Alf Filipaina
Appearance
Alf Filipaina is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor.
Political career
Years | Ward | Affiliation | |
---|---|---|---|
2010–13 | Manukau | Labour | |
2013–16 | Manukau | Labour | |
2016–present | Manukau | Labour |
Filipaina was a Manukau City Councillor prior to the 'Super City' merger of Auckland's councils into Auckland Council in 2010.[1]
In the inaugural 2010 Auckland Council elections Filipaina was elected from the Manukau ward. He was re-elected in 2013 and 2016.[2] In 2016 the new mayor, Phil Goff, appointed him deputy chairperson of the environment and communities committee.[3]
Family
One of Filipaina's brothers, Olsen, represented the New Zealand Kiwis in rugby league. Another, Jerry, once stood for The Family Party in 2008.[4]
References
- ^ Mangnall, Karen (12 October 2010). "Filipaina humbled by big support". Manukau Courier. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
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- ^ Christian Party to Target South Ak Electorates Scoop.co.nz, 17 October 2007