Watch the full Local Focus interview for Marcelle Raheke's views on the region's biggest issues, and our less important quickfire questions.
Flaxmere ward candidate Marcelle Raheke says she has already worked hard for the Flaxmere community and is proud of all the community's achievements.
"I set up the free food place outside of our church. I also work on suicide prevention. I want Flaxmere to be a safe place for our parents and children."
Raheke deeply connects with Christianity as her reason for doing what she does.
"To run the election is because God placed it in my heart."