Name(s): Andrew Sinclair – a Mauku local for 23 years.

Support:I fully support this DIA Community Development Scheme application for Patumahoe and the surrounding wider community of which I am a keen local participant.

Brief background: Product Inventor, Agriculturalist / Forester / Conservationist & part time teacher

Community Interests / Involvement: Initiated Whakaupoko Landcare 9 years ago Jointly initiated Patumahoe Village Inc 3 years ago Set up monitoring systems for community feedback on progress and to provide

accountability for funding Joint project coordinator with development and opening of Te Ara O Whangamaire Walkway

at Patumahoe Coordinated Mauku History Book for joint celebration of NZ’s oldest surviving Cricket Club

(Mauku Cricket Club, 150 yrs old) and Mauku School 125 yrs old Local Sports Coach

Hopes for the future:That we have a more Sustainable Village and wider community with less dependence on fossil fuels that is built around informed decision making and enthusiasm.

There is a vibrant central Village area in Patumahoe that provides people a sense of place and belonging. The health of the natural and rural environment is enhanced and people are able to better connect with this.

There is sound long term planning with excellent community consultation during this time of rapid growth.

People within the wider community share a strong sense of self determination and make things happen.