Andy Baker | |
|---|---|
| Franklin ward Councillor | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Cashmore |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Team Franklin |
Andy Baker is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor. In 2022, Baker was elected as a councillor for the Franklin ward.
Early life
Baker was born and raised in Drury.[1] Before entering local body politics, Baker worked as a policeman,[2] as a dairy farmer, and as a restaurateur, opening the Two Fat Cows bar and restaurant in Drury.[1]
Political career
| Years | Ward | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–present | Franklin | Team Franklin | |
Baker became an Franklin Local Board member in 2010, serving as the board's chair.[1]
In the 2022 local body elections, Baker ran against former All Black Keven Mealamu,[2] and was elected as the councillor for the Franklin ward.[3]
Baker is running for re-election as a councillor in the 2025 elections.[4][5]
References
- Vaimoso, Hinerangi (10 November 2020). "Local board swears in and lays cards on table". Stuff. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- Forbed, Stephen (19 July 2022). "Former All Black Keven Mealamu to stand for Auckland Council". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- "Local elections 2022 – Official results" (PDF). Local elections 2022 – Official results. Auckland Council. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- Jones, Jacob (27 February 2025). "2025 Auckland local elections: Five councillors confirm runs, Desley Simpson and others still undecided". Newstalk ZB. The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- "Team Franklin announces candidate line-up". Franklin Times. 3 August 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.