Alf Filipaina
Alf Filipaina is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor.
Political career
| Auckland Council | ||
| Years | Ward | Affiliation |
| 2010–2013 | Manukau | Labour |
| 2013–2016 | Manukau | Labour |
| 2016–2019 | Manukau | Labour |
| 2019–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 national rugby league team in rugby league. Another, Jerry, once stood for The Family Party in 2008.[4]
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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.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Auckland mayor Phil Goff announces his 'cabinet' - National - NZ Herald News". Nzherald.co.nz. 20 October 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- Christian Party to Target South Ak Electorates Scoop.co.nz, 17 October 2007
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