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Cameron Brewer – Councillor-elect for Orakei ward

Saturday, 9 October 2010

Cameron Brewer promises to be strong independent voice for Orakei

“I am honoured to be elected the first councillor for the new Orakei ward on the Auckland Council. Thank you to my family, friends, and supporters who believed in me from the beginning and helped spread the word,” says Cameron Brewer.

“I have been elected with a strong mandate to be an independent councillor for Orakei. Over half of those who voted in Orakei voted for an independent representative and that’s what I must remain.

“I promise to be a strong voice for Orakei and the Auckland region. I promise to work hard to represent every one in the ward, from those living in Victoria Avenue in Remuera to Kupe Street in Orakei.

“I want to pay tribute to Eastern Bays Councillor Doug Armstrong. Doug was a formidable opponent who has made a huge and positive contribution to Auckland over many years. He did a great job on keeping rates down. I wish him well for the future and I appreciated his phone call. Congratulations to Mayor Len Brown and thank you to Mayor John Banks for all that he has done for Auckland.

“The challenges the new council faces are daunting. We will be a region of two million people by 2031 and my candidacy has been about getting on and building the infrastructure required.

“The new council must keep close to the community. That is my commitment. I will always be available to the people and will work closely with the local board.

“The public has been calling for some fresh faces and I am one of those. I will bring an outside perspective as well as proven political, business, communications and governance experience. Having been chief executive of the Newmarket Business Association for over five years, I understand the critical importance of Auckland’s 40 town centres.

“It’s humbling to think that a 37-year-old who grew up in rural Taranaki, only moved to Auckland in 2001, and has never stood for politics, could be elected as an independent to the top table. But that’s Auckland.

“When Emma and I left Wellington less than nine years ago, we never anticipated the opportunities Auckland would give us. Anyone can be anything in this town if you’re prepared to work for it.

“Auckland’s success has been built on free enterprise and the acceptance of all people – whether they’re from around New Zealand or the world. That spirit must continue. Auckland has been great to so many of us. Let’s now make sure future families get the same opportunities,” says Cameron Brewer.

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