I have lived in the Albany Ward since the early 1980’s. Over this time I have been an active participant in the community, through work, sports, clubs and as a leader of local North Shore and Hibiscus Coast groups. We have two children who have attended local schools at Whangaparaoa and Westlake Boys and Kristin School on the North Shore.
I have taught at a number of North Shore and Hibiscus Coast schools including Long Bay College, Northcote College and Orewa College over the last twenty years. With wife Julie I have been active in early childhood through Playcentre where Julie has also been a field officer and is now an early childhood teacher. A keen sportsman I play tennis and coached soccer. Two years ago as a member of Toastmasters I competed as a NZ finalist for impromptu speaking.
Well before serving the community as a Councillor I stood up for and led actions on a number of important issues that were vital for not only local people but the wider community.
I have worked with many community clubs, churches, trusts and societies to build and strengthen the fabric of our communities. This includes advocating and assisting the youth and seniors of our communities, helping initiate activities that make for healthier more vibrant communites with things to do that are life-building. As a trustee for the Whangaparaoa Hall I have ensured that many thousands of residents of all ages are able to participate in a range of activities from art classes, dance, drama, rock & roll, martial arts, youth bands, and a place for meetings for many community groups and diverse activities from gardening to giving blood.
Here’s a snapshot of some of Wayne’s background, prior to serving as a Councillor for 10 years:
1956:
B
orn in Auckland
Grew up in Mount Roskill, then One Tree Hill
1969 - 1970:
Attended Mount Albert Grammar School
1970 - 1974:
Attended Auckland Grammar School
A Bursary
Mount Albert Grammar: athletics team, tennis, soccer
Auckland Grammar: tennis, rugby
1975 - 1978:
Attended Auckland University
Graduated with a
B.Com in Management and Organisation (1979) Project Management (2000)
Management accountant while at University and through to 1980
1980 - 1987:
Owner manager garden centre and landscape team
1988 - 1999:
Owner manager Eco New Zealand: product development, design, manufacture, sales and consulting.
Projects included: water conservation & gardening products, backflow prevention and water-saving for large clients like Auckland Hospital, North Shore Hospital, Ports of Auckland, teacher at community education programmes in landscape design, sustainability, lateral thinking, large scale landscaping projects, author of publications, writer for magazines/newspapers including North Shore Times, featured on national television including 'Living Earth' and radio.
2000 to present:
Rodney District Councillor (three terms)
Council representative on Northern Busway, Regional land Transport Committee, Regional Growth Committee.
Council Planning Commissioner for Resource Consents
Past C
hairman of various Council committees over three terms including Economic Development, Strategy.
Championed governance improvements on Council, parks purchases, stormwater and sewage upgrading, public transport and roading improvements, youth facilities, Travel Planning, Zero Waste,
Waicare, walkways and cycleways.
Past junior coach and committee member Hibiscus Coast Association Football Club.
Tennis player, past committee member Wainui Historical Society, past organiser Red Cross Collection (Hibiscus Coast), past president Whangaparaoa Residents & Ratepayers Assocn. Trustee Whangaparaoa Community Trust which runs the Whangaparaoa Hall. Supporter of numerous clubs and societies. Past founding chairman ‘Guardians of the Coast’ – North Shore/Hibiscus Coast group that battled the largest landfill in New Zealand at Okura. Past member Community Patrols. Member Enterprise North Shore, past member Auckland Chamber of Commerce.
Member Toastmasters including New Zealand finalist in impromptu speaking.