Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate
Kaipara ki Mahurangi runs from the Kaipara Harbour in the west to Mahurangi in the east and includes Kumeū, Warkworth, Wellsford, Snells Beach, Helensville and and Muriwai. The seat has always been held by the National Party and is currently held by Chris Penk, who won comfortably with a margin of 4,435. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Kaipara ki Mahurangi – 40% to National's 34%. In the 2019/2020 electorate redistribution, Kaipara ki Mahurangi replaced the former Helensville electorate, which was held by prime minister John key from 2002 to 2017.
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Guy Wishart
Why I'm standing
I believe that governments are judged by how they mange the economy, care for low income families and the environment. We have been through some very difficult years and I am sure that the Labour Party and it's policies will look after all New Zealanders and the environment. I am deeply concerned about the possibility of a right-wing coalition government that fuels unproductive, inflationary property speculation and bases policy on evidence-free populist policies.
About me
I am a Kumeu local who is actively involved in many community organisations including the Lions, Kumeu Arts, Kumeu Emergency Network, Future Kumeu and the Rodney Local Board. I understand the issues that matter to the electorate and have been advocating on their behalf. Our family have had our house flooded three times in the past 2 years which has made me more determined to work for the resilient infrastructure needed to support our electorate.
My priorities
- Build infrastructural resilience. This year's cyclones exposed our vulnerability to extreme weather.
- Infrastructure before houses on future urban land. Transport issues solved before any new houses.
- More jobs in the electorate-encourage business development in the electorate to reduce travel.
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