Andy Baker

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Andy Baker is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor. In 2022, Baker was elected as a councillor for the Franklin ward.

Preceded byBill Cashmore
PartyTeam Franklin
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Councillor
Andy Baker
Franklin ward Councillor
Incumbent
Assumed office
2022
Preceded byBill Cashmore
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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

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Auckland Council
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2022–present Franklin Team Franklin
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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]

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