Botany's diversity makes it special. Over half of its population was born overseas, and New Zealand is a much richer and better place economically, socially, and culturally because of these communities. But whether you have lived for 40 years in Cockle Bay or whether it's been four years in Flat Bush, Botany people have all worked incredibly hard to get to where they are. It is that desire to get ahead for ourselves, our families, our community, and our country that unites us, regardless of our age, ethnicity, language, or faith. But, like most districts, Botany has its challenges. East Auckland is already bigger than Dunedin and Tauranga, and yet it is chronically underserved by public services. So, on behalf of those who voted for me and those who didn't, I am committed to solving these problems. 