Coromandel hopefuls air their views
highlight that we are not immune from the law-and-order crisis that has engulfed the country. Stopping wasteful government spending and making sure taxpayers’ dollars are treated with respect will be a high priority for me and my National Party colleagues in government. We’ll fix the economy, get inflation under control and reduce the cost of living.
My passion for our natural environment is well known and as National’s environment, water, oceans and fisheries spokesman I want to focus on these policy areas if I’m again given the privilege of being elected Coromandel MP. They are important to us locally and to all New Zealanders.
Here in Coromandel, the choice is clear. A party vote for National and a vote for Scott Simpson are votes to support rebuilding the economy, reducing the cost of living, restoring law and order and improving our schools and healthcare.
Ansell — New Zealand
■ Caleb First
Born in 1991, Caleb was raised initially in the Bay of Islands. He moved to Auckland as a child, where his parents sought a better life for their four children.
After finishing his schooling, Caleb studied theology and Christian apologetics; wherein he developed his public speaking and debating passion.
In 2020, Caleb stood as a candidate for New Conservative in the Waikato electorate.
He took to politics like a fish to water, managing to get the third most votes for any candidate fielded by New Conservative.
He has remained active in politics, serving as a district councillor in Matamata-piako.
Caleb is driven to make New Zealand a place where people are not treated on anything other than the content of their character and must stand accountable for the choices they make.
He is deeply passionate about making every New Zealander the same under the law and this was one of the big reasons he stands this election for New Zealand First.
Caleb is married to his wife Holly and they live in Manawaru.
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Sarai Tepou — NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party
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As a midwife for nearly 30 years, Sarai opted out of the health industry due to the mandates enforced among herself and her peers in 2021. She’s also qualified as a registered comprehensive nurse.
In women’s health, she provided professional services for childbearing women as an independent midwife in all four corners of Auckland City.
She’s deeply concerned about the Covid injections recommended by various agencies and feels these entities and other councils need to be challenged and made accountable.
Potential portfolios: Health & Pacific Peoples
■ Ray Cobb — New Zealand Loyal
*Cobb had not supplied a biography by publication time. His profile may run at a later date.