The candidates

Lawrence Yule, National Party: President of Local Government New Zealand

Challenges facing the Tukituki electorate are solvable if we maintain our strong economic momentum. My local priorities are: ‘P’ is a scourge on society and we need to declare war on it; we simply must build more houses; and I intend to fight the water conservation order and Labour’s unfair water tax.

Anna Lorck, Labour Party: Owner of a PR and marketing company

By leading on local issues, we can create positive change, empower our communities and make a difference for more people living and raising families here in this great place we call home. We must lead on water and protecting democracy to make decisions that impact on our local economy and the environment. I’m here working for you.

Chris Perley, Green Party: Land use consultant

Our social crises in housing, homelessness, poverty, child mortality, inequality and low wages are linked to our economic approach that focuses on cheap wages and bulk production, based on treating land and water as cheap ‘‘resources’'. The solutions are simple. Refocus on building value in our landscapes and people, so commercial enterprises will prosper.

Joe Kairau, NZ First: Intelligence analyst with the Department of Corrections

New Zealand is fast becoming a deeply divided country, where hope and security is sliding backward. I will unashamedly work hard to implement NZ First policies, using our people and assets to regain our place as a world economic and social leader.

Roger Larkins, Conservative Party: Research consultant

Tukituki in many ways represents ‘‘core’’ New Zealand. There are specific challenges that capture public attention, such as town water supplies. There are deeper challenges in making sure that families can prosper. We aim to support families by making life a little more affordable. The environment is crucial to us all. We need to ask: How are we polluting?