Ted Johnston

We need a Mayor who will solve Auckland's problems, and make it the best city it can be.

Our biggest problems include transport /congestion, Housing cost/shortage, water/waste, rates rises, rogue CCO's, red tape, wastage, overspending, incompetence and poor accountability.

I will: Focus council on it's core responsibilities and services.eg infrastructure; create a world class rail network linking the entire city, airport and north shore; ship goods at night via rail; cut motorway congestion by making public transport cheap, efficient and reliable; sort out the ports; revitalise the inner city by allowing easier access; prevent begging/sleeping on our streets; make Auckland safe again; freeze rates; cut red tape; stop wastage, incompetence and corruption.

I am married with children, born and raised in Auckland.

A lawyer with the skills and knowledge to solve Auckland's problems.

If you remember nothing else remember this. 'I will solve Auckland's problems.'