Andy Baker Explained

Honorific Prefix:Councillor
Andy Baker
Office:Franklin ward Councillor
Preceded:Bill Cashmore
Termstart:2022
Party:Team 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, as a dairy farmer, and as a restaurateur, opening the Two Fat Cows bar and restaurant in Drury.[1]

Political career

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Local board swears in and lays cards on table . Hinerangi . Vaimoso . . 10 November 2020 . 16 October 2022.
  2. News: Former All Black Keven Mealamu to stand for Auckland Council . Stephen . Forbed . 19 July 2022 . . 16 October 2022.
  3. Web site: 15 October 2022 . Local elections 2022 – Official results . Local elections 2022 – Official results . Auckland Council . 16 October 2022.