As we continue our countdown to the upcoming General election on the 17th October, as well as 2 referendums - On the recreational use of cannabis and the End of Life Choice Act 2019, we’re speaking with candidates from across the political spectrum, to help you, our 531pi community, make an informed decision come election day.

We’re joined now by Leao Tildsley, New Conservative Party Candidate for Kelston in Auckland. 

Leao has been in New Zealand since she was 4 years old, living and working in West Auckland. Leao attended Henderson High and Kelston Girls.

Leao has been working and living in the Kelston electorate most of her life. 

Some of her roles over the years include - Community Developer for Community Waitakere, part of the Whau local homeless network, community chaplain for Vision West, community art teaching, as well as helping to create the Te Puna markets. During lockdown, she led the teams feeding homeless in Auckland city each night, and assisted with care parcels through Fair Food.

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