By Times Team
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Who is Bo Burns?
Bo Burns was born and raised in east Auckland and is proud to call this community home.
She’s a mother, wife, business owner and has served six years on the Howick Local Board, including the past three as deputy chair.
With deep family roots in community service and entrepreneurship, Burns has always been involved in local sport and community groups.
She’s also the driving force behind iconic events such as the Howick Santa Parade.
Her upbringing instilled strong values of putting the community first, and this foundation continues to shape the determined, results-driven leader she is today.
Why vote Bo Burns?
Burns has a proven track record of getting things done. When Times Media was liquidated, she not only saved it but transformed it into a thriving, modern media voice with record readership and engagement.
She blends old-school business values with innovation to create outcomes that serve her community.
As a business owner of 23 years, Burns brings to the council table a vital skillset of sales, marketing, communication, education and relationship building.
She understands profit and loss, and believes this real-world experience is what council needs to operate effectively.
Council is ultimately a business, and Burns knows how to make money, save money, and deliver visionary results. Above all, she shows up, takes accountability, and delivers.
How will Bo Burns represent you?
Burns has the energy, commonsense and commitment to be a strong voice for east Auckland.
Her focus is on minimising rate rises by exploring alternative levers, addressing crime, pushing for better and more reliable transport, and ensuring fair funding for infrastructure.
She also supports local tourism and business, youth and caring for the elderly.
She’s firmly opposed to fortnightly rubbish collections and is passionate about rejecting housing intensification plans that would damage the Howick ward.
Burns will continue to fight against PC78, calling for a reset and a return to sensible, community-focused planning.
Voting for Bo Burns means choosing integrity, accountability, and a councillor who will always fight for what is right for our community.
