Andy Baker

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Councillor
Andy Baker
Franklin ward Councillor
Incumbent
Assumed office
2022
Preceded byBill Cashmore
Personal details
Political partyTeam Franklin

Andy Baker is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor. In 2022, Baker was elected as a councillor for the Franklin ward.

Early life

Baker was born and raised in Drury.[1] Before entering local body politics, Baker worked as a policeman,[2] as a dairy farmer, and as a restaurateur, opening the Two Fat Cows bar and restaurant in Drury.[1]

Political career

Auckland Council
Years Ward Affiliation
2022–present Franklin Team Franklin

Turner became an Franklin Local Board member in 2010, serving as the board's chair.[1]

In the 2022 local body elections, Baker ran against former All Black Keven Mealamu,[2] and was elected as the councillor for the Franklin ward.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Vaimoso, Hinerangi (10 November 2020). "Local board swears in and lays cards on table". Stuff. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b Forbed, Stephen (19 July 2022). "Former All Black Keven Mealamu to stand for Auckland Council". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Local elections 2022 – Official results" (PDF). Local elections 2022 – Official results. Auckland Council. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.