Cathy Casey is a New Zealand politician who was anAuckland Councillor, for the Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward, prior to her 2022 retirement.
She has a particular interest in social issues, such as taking a strong stance against bylaws restricting or criminalising begging, considering it an example of a social issue that should not be left to the police to try and manage.[1] She was also supported by various unions for her stance on subjects such as opposition against "casualisation" of Ports of Auckland's wharf workforce, and her support for the living wage campaign.[2]
Born 1957,[3] Casey moved to New Zealand fromScotland in 1987.[4]
She taught atKuranui College and served on the board of trustees. Between 2001 and 2004 she worked atAUT University.[5]
Casey was formerly the partner ofMatt McCarten.[5] She has since been living in a relationship with her Dutch partner Kees and their blended family of three teenagers.[6]
| Years | Ward | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2013 | Albert-Eden-Roskill | City Vision | |
| 2013–2016 | Albert-Eden-Roskill | City Vision | |
| 2016–2019 | Albert-Eden-Roskill | City Vision | |
| 2019–2022 | Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa | City Vision | |
Casey served on the South Wairarapa District Council between 1990 and 2001.[4][5]
In the1999 election Casey stood for theAlliance party in theWairarapa electorate. She placed third.
Casey was elected to theAuckland City Council in 2004.[5] In the2010 Auckland Council elections she was elected from theAlbert-Eden-Roskill ward. She was re-elected in 2013, 2016 and 2019. Casey retired as a councillor in 2022.[7]