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3 days ago
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Dr. Eric Chuah Will Be Running For Auckland Mayoralty, Ward (North Shore), And Kaipatiki Local Board
Eric Chuah former party strategist and electorate candidate for United NZ Hon. Peter Dunne who won the seat of Ohariu-Belmont in Wellington, and former candidate for a centrist party for Auckland seat of Maungakiekie (2023 elections) will be running for the Auckland Mayoralty, Ward (North Shore), and Kaipatiki Local Board. Dr. Eric Chuah as Independent candidate, combines academic teaching/research in psychology, sociology and business, policy development for Immigration policy(legislated in German Parliament 2020). with problem-solving consulting experience. He will provide pragmatic Action Plans to create and implement strategic vision for better delivery of local council services, minimize increase in rates, reduce unnecessary council spending and ensure safer policing and noise control for local residents and businesses. Locally he has proposed a 'community sharing' approach to solve the dog lovers vs. mums/dads with kids use of North Shores by simply adopting a successful approach adopted by Melbourne Council where dog lovers walking their dogs can do so from 3-5 pm and the rest of the public any time before and after. This was successfully implemented in Aspendale suburb of Auckland and save tremendous fencing costs in the millions which a faction of Auckland Councilors are proposing currently as a solution. Another solution he proposes if he wins an Auckland Council seat is not to ban helipads as proposed by some Auckland Councilors as it discriminates one section of the Auckland Community assuming they are 'rich folks' As the noise pollution created by purported incessant flights could be that of our respected police and rescue community protecting and saving lives. The solution would be to liaise with the various stakeholders to observe flight rules, where flights across high density populated residential and suburban areas under Auckland Council Unitary Plan must not be less than 500 Sq. ft., where if so, a fine of $10000 is incurred. Flight paths can be organized by Auckland Airport Flight Control, Auckland Council and various flight users, private and public across 'body of waters' for safer flights while addressing noise pollution. With the proviso of 'incident base' policing and rescue flights being exempted unless it happens every day, say from 3-5 am being used as a 'short cut' after work flight path creating sleep deprivation amongst local residents affecting those having to work early without proper rest which could affect their driving and endanger lives. He will investigate the overspend in rode cones which is for 'temporary traffic management' for repairs and maintenance. In Auckland Central there has been a section of a road clogging traffic for 8 over years costing council, ratepayers and renters $15000 monthly (100 cones x $5.00 Nz per cone x 12 month x 8) and $14.4 million. Extrapolate that to North Shore and Northcote (at least 3 areas) that would be approximately $50 million x 10 more Auckland council wards/boards that would reach $500 million of council spending, translated to a cost saving of approximately $250-$300 off, the current average rates of $4000 which is shocking. 'Who says rates rises cannot be mitigated and even reduced? I question that'. As a Lion Clubs/RSA and Salvation Army member, he states, 'Serving locally requires a balanced nonpartisan approach eschewing left/right politics focused on cost savings, reducing unnecessary and exorbitant spending to ensure cost of living issues area addressed for all Aucklanders.'
Scoop
08-07-2025
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United Voices, Stronger Communities
Dr. Eric Chuah former party strategist and electorate candidate for United NZ Hon. Peter Dunne who won the seat of Ohariu-Belmont in Wellington and also former electorate candidate for a centrist party for Auckland seat of Maungakiekie (2023 NZ Parliamentary elections) has nominations confirmed for the Auckland Mayoralty, Auckland Council Ward (Howick), and Howick Local Board. Dr. Eric Chuah as Independent candidate combines academic teaching/research in psychology, sociology and business in London School of Economics, Monash University Global Terrorism Research Centre Australia, Oldenburg University Germany and policy development for Immigration policy(legislated in German Parliament 2020) and EU Commission Report on Hate Crime (2019-2020) with problem-solving consulting experience. He will provide pragmatic Action Plans for better delivery of local council services, mitigate rate rises, reduce unnecessary council spending and ensure safer policing and noise control for local residents and businesses. As a Lion Clubs/RSA/ Salvation Army member, he states, 'Serving locally requires a balanced nonpartisan approach eschewing left/right politics focused on cost savings, fair and positive outcomes for all Aucklanders.' As someone of mixed European and Asian heritage, he represents the multicultural identity that makes Howick one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in Aotearoa. raised with the values of hard work, respect, and connection to community — values that are shared across the many cultures that call this ward home. Howick ward is one of the most diverse in Auckland, yet our leadership hasn't always reflected that diversity. It's time for a fresh voice — someone who understands the realities of multicultural life, supports inclusive progress, and listens deeply to every community. Priorities for Howick Stronger Multicultural Representation Ensuring all communities' concerns are heard at the council meetings for more inclusive policy-making. Smarter Growth and Better Infrastructure Advocating for transport solutions, smarter urban planning, and sustainable development in our rapidly growing suburbs. Youth Empowerment and Civic Engagement Supporting programmes that build leadership skills, civic pride, and meaningful pathways for young people. Safe, Connected Neighbourhoods Investing in public spaces, safety initiatives, and community events that bring us together across cultural lines. 'Let us build together the Howick we deserve'.
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22-05-2025
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Dr. Eric Chuah Running For Auckland Mayor
Press Release – Dr. Eric Chuah This media statement is to confirm that Dr. Eric Chuah former party strategist for United NZ Hon. Peter Dunne in the 1999 NZ Parliamentary elections where Dunne won the seat of Ohariu-Belmont in Wellington, and also electorate candidate for centrist party Rock the Vote NZ for the Auckland seat of Maungakiekie in the 2023 parliamentary elections will be running for the Auckland Mayoralty for this upcoming October 2025 Auckland Council elections. Dr. Eric Chuah joined the National Party in March 2024 after standing down from running for Tauranga Mayor so as not to take away votes for the centrist and right Tauranga Mayoral candidates. Dr. Eric Chuah will also be running for Northcote Local Board and North Shore Local Ward for Auckland Councilor Position. Dr. Eric Chuah's academic teaching and policy making experience while working as lecturer in Monash University and later University New South Wales in Australia seconded to Australian Defense Intelligence combined with his business and investment consulting experience on the ground level in New Zealand as a cafe owner, property developer, insurance broker, assistant manager for telemarketing, Telstra Territorial Manager for Karori Wellington and Asia Pacific Manager for Fire Denyers International a NZ owned fire alarm system company that won the Housing NZ award will provide and enhance the necessary strategic vision and also capacity to create Action Plans to have better delivery of local council services, minimise increase in rates unnecessarily and ensure health safety for local residents and businesses liaising with NZ Police for better policing. When you serve the local council and local government it is for all NZders, notwithstanding their political preferences be it left right or center. This is to ensure efficient facilitation and Action Plans to better public transport, better traffic flow, better waste water management services.
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22-05-2025
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Dr. Eric Chuah Running For Auckland Mayor
This media statement is to confirm that Dr. Eric Chuah former party strategist for United NZ Hon. Peter Dunne in the 1999 NZ Parliamentary elections where Hon. Peter Dunne won the seat of Ohariu-Belmont in Wellington, and also electorate candidate for centrist party Rock the Vote NZ for the Auckland seat of Maungakiekie in the 2023 parliamentary elections will be running for the Auckland Mayoralty for this upcoming October 2025 Auckland Council elections. Dr. Eric Chuah joined the National Party in March 2024 after standing down from running for Tauranga Mayor so as not to take away votes for the centrist and right Tauranga Mayoral candidates. Dr. Eric Chuah will also be running for Northcote Local Board and North Shore Local Ward for Auckland Councilor Position. Dr. Eric Chuah's academic teaching and policy making experience while working as lecturer in Monash University and later University New South Wales in Australia seconded to Australian Defense Intelligence combined with his business and investment consulting experience on the ground level in New Zealand as a cafe owner, property developer, insurance broker, assistant manager for telemarketing, Telstra Territorial Manager for Karori Wellington and Asia Pacific Manager for Fire Denyers International a NZ owned fire alarm system company that won the Housing NZ award will provide and enhance the necessary strategic vision and also capacity to create Action Plans to have better delivery of local council services, minimise increase in rates unnecessarily and ensure health safety for local residents and businesses liaising with NZ Police for better policing. When you serve the local council and local government it is for all NZders, notwithstanding their political preferences be it left right or center. This is to ensure efficient facilitation and Action Plans to better public transport, better traffic flow, better waste water management services.
