Hamilton West Candidate

Introducing Mesh Macdonald

Hi, I’m Mesh.

Families and businesses are under pressure. Rates keep rising, while essentials we count on - roads, water, waste - are overlooked. Instead, we’re paying for empty cycle lanes, speed bumps, and nice-to-haves.


This isn’t a revenue problem. It’s a spending problem.


My husband and I are business owners. I bring 16 years of hands-on management experience, and like many of you, feel the economic ups and downs.


I hold Bachelor’s degrees in Management and Law, and a Master’s in Management - each with First-Class Honours. I’ve used this expertise as Executive Director of Corporate and Executive Education, working alongside thousands of business leaders through the Waikato MBA and executive programmes.


I’m a mum of three and running because I’m seeking to restore financial discipline, keep rates down, and make Hamilton a place where business thrives and families flourish.


Let’s tackle the problems together for a Better Hamilton.