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You say: What are the most important issues in your electorate?

Justin Hing

Gym manager: ‘‘It would be good to see a whole street of retailers with staff that are vibrant, healthy, motivated.’’

Anne Young

Retired: ‘‘The politician we’ve got in at the moment ... he’s all for the farmer.’’ Otaki Budget Service volunteer: ‘‘Lack of funds, lack of stuff for the kids to do.’’ ¯ O Unemployed: ‘‘What I care about the most is having a roof over my head, food in my stomach.’’ Unemployed: ‘‘More employment for people like myself who don’t want to go on the benefit, that do want to work.’’

SamFerguson, Green Party: IT management consultant

I amcampaigning for the Greens because of the strong stance on poverty, water quality, and climate change. Vote for the Green Party because that will ensure our awesome candidates can keep the focus on these important issues. Born and bred in Paraparaumu, and now living atWaitarere Beach, I see the impact of these issues. I know the Green Party can provide real leadership to address them.

Nathan Guy, National Party: MP for Otaki

I’mproud to represent Ka¯piti and Horowhenua. We’vemade amazing progress. I’ve successfully lobbied for massive roading improvements including the Ka¯piti Expressway, Transmission Gully and the ¯ toOPekaPeka taki Expressway. I’ve strongly pushed for ultra-fast broadband locally and for a dedicated path for cyclists and pedestrians alongside the new expressway. I will keep pushing for more social services in the region, especially local healthcare.

Wayne Grattan, ACT Party: Business owner

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¯ anOIhavebeen taki electorate resident and business owner for 20 years. I amstanding for ACT because of concern over the increase in regulations that reduce personal choice and responsibility while increasing taxes and bureaucracy. These rules also make it difficult to operate a business and employ ¯ thatOpeople.IsupportACT’spoliciesandask taki

voters give their party vote to ACT.

Hayden Charles-King Connor Menzies Romuald Rudzki, NZ First: Founder and director of the NZ School of Export

NZ First understands we must put our own interests before multi-national corporates, or foreign asset and property buyers. We oppose the neoliberal economic model including the TPP. We do support free trade that doesn’t compromise New Zealand’s best interests. NZ First has economic policies to boost New Zealand’s productivity. Party vote NZ First.