CouncillorShane Henderson | |
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Waitākere ward Councillor | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 2019Serving with Ken Turner | |
Preceded by | Penny Hulse |
Personal details | |
Political party | Labour |
Shane Henderson is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor.
Political career
Years | Ward | Affiliation | |
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2019–2022 | Waitākere | Labour | |
2022–present | Waitākere | Labour |
After graduating from law school, Henderson worked as a community lawyer in Henderson.
In 2013, Henderson campaigned as a local counsellor for the Henderson-Massey Local Board, winning a seat and being elected as the deputy chair. In the 2016 local council election, Henderson received the highest number of votes among the Henderson-Massey Local Board candidates, and was elected to be the chairperson.
In the 2019 local body elections, Henderson was elected as a councillor for the Waitākere ward. He received 14,695 votes, the second highest number of votes and 55 behind Linda Cooper. Henderson was re-elected in 2022.
References
- Orsman, Bernard (13 October 2019). "Auckland councillor's message to Phil Goff: Put me on the board of Auckland Transport". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ Thomas, Jackson (19 October 2016). "Shane Henderson to lead Henderson-Massey". Stuff. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- Dennett, Kelly (12 November 2013). "Kirkley wins on recount". Stuff. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- Thomas, Jackson (19 October 2016). "Shane Henderson's 'push for change'". Stuff. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- Auckland Council (2019). "2019 local elections final results – Mayor, ward councillors, local board members" (PDF).
- "Local elections 2022 – Official results" (PDF). Local elections 2022 – Official results. Auckland Council. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.