Bay of Plenty electorate
Tom Rutherford
National Party
| Not currently in parliament
Tom Rutherford
National Party
| Not currently in parliament
Why I'm standing
I'm running to be the Bay of Plenty MP so I can be a strong and influential advocate for our local community. Having been born and raised here, I'm committed to our community and I'm proud to call it home. As Bay of Plenty locals, we want our community to be the best and safest in New Zealand with a strong economy, a lower cost of living, resilient infrastructure, improved health services, world-class education and affordable housing.
About me
I'm deeply involved in our local community, including as a volunteer firefighter with the Mount Maunganui Fire Station, Greerton Cricket Club captain and a New Zealand hockey umpire and Bay of Plenty rugby referee. I have work experience in local government, policy, communications and media. Most recently I worked for the Mayor of Rotorua, Tania Tapsell.
My priorities
- Rebuild the economy to reduce the cost of living.
- Build infrastructure for growth. SH29 and completing the Tākitimu Northern Link to Ōmokoroa.
- Restore law and order, back Police, combat youth offending, and real consequences for crime.
Candidate list rank
70
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Executive of Communications
Residence
Papamoa
Age
26
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
Did not stand
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Why I'm standing
I'm running to be the Bay of Plenty MP so I can be a strong and influential advocate for our local community. Having been born and raised here, I'm committed to our community and I'm proud to call it home. As Bay of Plenty locals, we want our community to be the best and safest in New Zealand with a strong economy, a lower cost of living, resilient infrastructure, improved health services, world-class education and affordable housing.
About me
I'm deeply involved in our local community, including as a volunteer firefighter with the Mount Maunganui Fire Station, Greerton Cricket Club captain and a New Zealand hockey umpire and Bay of Plenty rugby referee. I have work experience in local government, policy, communications and media. Most recently I worked for the Mayor of Rotorua, Tania Tapsell.
My priorities
- Rebuild the economy to reduce the cost of living.
- Build infrastructure for growth. SH29 and completing the Tākitimu Northern Link to Ōmokoroa.
- Restore law and order, back Police, combat youth offending, and real consequences for crime.
Candidate list rank
70
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Executive of Communications
Residence
Papamoa
Age
26
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
Did not stand
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