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Andrew Kay is a member of Team Franklin, standing for the Pukekohe subdivision on the Franklin Local Board.
Pukekohe has always been home for me. I was raised and educated here, and I continue to live, work, and run my mortgage and finance business locally. I care deeply about the future of this community, and that’s why I’ve proudly served on the Franklin Local Board since 2022.
My background includes over 20 years in financial services, including 12 years at ANZ. I bring a strong understanding of budgets, planning, and problem-solving skills that are vital in local government, where there is a need to balance growth with fiscal responsibility and community needs.
During my time on the board, I’ve focused on delivering practical results for local people. After the Auckland Anniversary floods, I worked directly with affected residents to help them navigate council systems and secure the support they needed. I’ve also worked with individuals and families on planning, drainage, roading, and property issues.
When a private waste provider withdrew its services, I took the initiative to engage with an alternative provider, because I believe that local issues need local leadership.
What I’m most proud of are the everyday wins; while they don’t make the headlines, it’s the quiet conversations, the quick response to a resident in need, and the follow-ups that get the problem resolved. These include a combination of helping a group of residents get a long-standing issue resolved, supporting a local project, or advocating for fair treatment from the council. These are the interactions that I have enjoyed the most.
Growth is coming, and we have to manage it responsibly. That means having good infrastructure, good reliable transport and facilities. It also means protecting the land that feeds us and the spaces where our kids play.
I’m committed to supporting balanced, well-planned growth for Pukekohe with the infrastructure, transport, and community facilities to match. I want to see responsible investment in core services to respond to these challenges facing us all.
I’ll continue to be a voice for fairness, transparency, and getting things done, always with the interests of the Pukekohe community at heart.
