Ben Bergin

Ben Bergin

Waitākere Licensing Trust – Ward 2 (Lincoln)
Brief info

As a local public servant and father, I have a history of solving problems for the wellbeing and safety of our communities. That's why I'm standing with the Trusts Action Group. We are focused on building a community where our families can truly thrive, and that starts by expecting more from our Licensing Trusts. The overdependence on gambling and the current bottle-necking of local business by their monopoly has come at the cost of creating the welcoming pubs and eateries our community deserves. This outdated approach stifles our local economy and denies our community the funding it deserves.

With the Trusts Action Group, our mission is simple: put the community first. We will achieve this by doubling community funding, demanding full transparency, increasing hospitality options, and cutting inefficient bureaucracy by seeking the amalgamation of the two trusts. It’s time for better results. I’m asking for your vote to help us build a better West Auckland