Clare Marks

Kia ora,

I’m Clare Marks and I’m standing as an independent candidate for Councillor for the Cashmere Ward. Our community deserves people-first leadership grounded in fairness, care, and fresh thinking. As a proud local, living in Huntsbury for over 18 years, I’ll ensure our voices are heard, not lost in big-picture decisions.

Our strength is our people – our environment, businesses, schools, and community groups all thrive when inclusion is at the heart of decision making. I’ll listen to you and prioritise what you want, including safer roads around schools and sports clubs, and protecting the natural beauty that makes this place home.

With a career in government and the not-for-profit sector, I bring the experience to navigate complex systems, ask tough questions, and get things done.

I’m not aligned to any party – I’m here to serve you.