Born and raised in Invercargill, Alex Crackett has spent the past decade serving the city with integrity and purpose.

First elected to Council at just 25, she quickly established herself as a strong advocate for community voice, transparent decision-making and fiscally responsible leadership.

Alex’s journey into local government began when she realised the Council of the time did not reflect the community she knew.

With a young family of her own, she wanted to see leadership that truly represented Invercargill.

Determined to make a difference, she immersed herself in every agenda and public meeting until she earned her place at the decision-making table - and she has never stopped showing up for her city.

Over the years Alex has played a key role in leading multimillion-dollar projects that have reshaped Invercargill, from city centre revitalisation to major infrastructure improvements.

Beyond the city, she has served in national governance roles through Local Government New Zealand, giving her a direct line to central government and the credibility to advocate for Southland’s needs.

Her background also spans senior leadership in one of Southland’s top accounting firms, where she gained substantial business and financial management experience.

Recognised nationally for her resilience and leadership, Alex brings the steady hand needed to balance progress with affordability.

Deeply community-minded, she understands the pressures households face because her own family faces them too.

Alex believes strong foundations in water, roads and waste services are essential, but equally believes in building a city that looks to the future - one that honours tradition while embracing innovation.

Alex’s vision is clear: to put Invercargill back on the map for the right reasons, ensuring decisions made today set the city up for the next generation.

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