Candidate statement on official Hutt City Council site: "Kia ora, Neih hou and Greetings, Born and raised in the Hutt to Chinese parents, I'm a Chiwi (Chinese-Kiwi) who is deeply passionate about this place and its people. I have served three terms on the Petone Community Board and am currently the deputy chair.
I have a background in youth and community development, retail and not-for-profit sectors. I’m invested in the wider community through a school breakfast club, coordinating the Waiwhetū Fruit and Vege Co-op, and volunteering at the local Koha Café.
I have almost two decades of experience in various levels of governance through the church, local government, and other community organisations.
I currently work in hospitality and community sectors. I'm passionate about social justice and environmental issues; and love seeing people, places and systems come together and thrive. I want to enable people to be heard, empowered and connected to all Hutt City has to offer."
HCC candidate video interview with Kaz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX3zsKWF60A&ab_channel=HuttCityCouncil
Overall, more than 10 Asian candidates are contesting local body seats in Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council, Wellington City Council and Upper Hutt City Council. We profile some of the candidates fighting for council seats in the region below.
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