Glen Thoms

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

Peter Higgins

Self-employed, Trentham: Housing is a big issue … getting people off the streets and into homes.

Vicki AmaiWaiwai

Business owner, Trentham: Looking after our young people; their schooling is so important.

Anita Martell

Stay-at-home mum, Taita: I think a major issue is the candidates not getting out and about enough in the lower suburbs. Project manager, Brown Owl: Tax – finding the balance between giving everyone a chance to live comfortably but not taking too much from people.

Carolyn O’Fallon, National Party: Principal advisor, Social Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (Superu)

I’m a mother of three, a businesswoman, a volunteer and the National Party candidate for Rimutaka. A Canadian-born Kiwi, I’ve lived in this region for nearly 30 years and I love every corner of it. I bring the right combination of government know-how and entrepreneurial spirit, having worked in central government and run my own business. I kickstarted the walking school bus movement in New Zealand. I will be a strong advocate in Parliament for you, your family and our electorate.

Grae O’Sullivan, ACT Party: IT professional

There are three reasons why voters in Rimutaka should give ACT their party vote: ACT will give parents more choice over how our children get educated and allow schools the ability to attract top quality people to teaching; ACT will allow land to be released for housing purposes and cut red tape so more affordable houses can be built; and ACT will tackle youth crime so that our young people have a viable path away from getting stuck in a life of crime.