ACT Local has selected Yang Kang Hong Qu – a construction director with an electrical engineering background, as its candidate for the Hibiscus Coast Subdivision of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board in this year’s Auckland Council election.

Yang, 30, is a North American expat of Chinese descent who brings an international outlook alongside practical experience in engineering and construction.

As director of a local construction company, he’s used to working with people from all backgrounds, solving challenges on the job, and making sure projects stay on track and on budget.

He believes that same practical mindset – thinking ahead, working smart, and delivering what’s promised, is exactly what council needs to better serve local people.

"I’m running because I know how hard people work to pay their rates.

As a construction director, I’ve spent years planning projects, solving problems, and keeping budgets on track, and I believe our local board should do exactly the same.

Families deserve to see their money go into things that really matter in our community, like wellmaintained parks and facilities, safe local roads, and good services. A strong local board doesn’t just make decisions on these things; it also advocates to council for the projects and investment our area needs.

Together, we can make sure every dollar counts and build a community that works for everyone." – Yang Kang Hong Qu

Earlier this year, ACT New Zealand announced it would be standing Common Sense Candidates for local government for the first time — after hearing from New Zealanders across the country who are sick of rising rates, ballooning budgets, and councils that ignore the basics while chasing ideological vanity projects.

When you vote ACT Local, you know what you're getting:

• Fixing the basics
• Cutting the waste
• Ending race-based politics
• Restoring accountability

ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton says:

“ACT Local candidates are community-minded Kiwis who’ve had enough of wasteful councils treating ratepayers like ATMs. It’s time to take control on behalf of ratepayers — to restore accountability and deliver real value for money. ACT Local is about getting the basics right: maintaining roads, keeping streets clean, and respecting the people who pay the bills. Our candidates won’t divide people by race or get distracted by climate vanity projects. They’re here to serve, not lecture." – Cameron Luxton

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