Northland electorate
Mike Finlayson
Northland Party
| Not currently in parliament
Mike Finlayson
Northland Party
| Not currently in parliament
Why I'm standing
Together we face huge economic and environmental challenges that 'politics as usual' hasn't and can't resolve. My aim is to help enable and empower communities to make positive contributions by re-localising both our economy and governance to bring people together around shared values creating a more thoughtful and caring society. Looking after our future generations and the environment that they will inherit is super-important to me and I hope it's one of your priorities too.
About me
Having 40+ years of governance experience in regional council, Ministerial-appointed (including co-governance) boards and environmental and civil-rights advocacy organisations gives me a wide perspective of the issues we face locally, nationally and globally. The Northland Age editor described me as one of the hardest working councillors he'd seen in over 40 years. I'll work even harder as MP for the people of Northland in a way that will engage and support all Northlanders.
My priorities
- Build strong resilient localised economy to enable Northlanders to thrive in challenging conditions.
- Design transport infrastructure resilient to climate change. Get heavy traffic off roads and onto rail.
- Create more inclusive governance enabled by community wisdom and active participation in decisions.
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Northland Regional Councilor
Residence
Far North Te Hiku Northland
Age
67
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
Did not stand
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Why I'm standing
Together we face huge economic and environmental challenges that 'politics as usual' hasn't and can't resolve. My aim is to help enable and empower communities to make positive contributions by re-localising both our economy and governance to bring people together around shared values creating a more thoughtful and caring society. Looking after our future generations and the environment that they will inherit is super-important to me and I hope it's one of your priorities too.
About me
Having 40+ years of governance experience in regional council, Ministerial-appointed (including co-governance) boards and environmental and civil-rights advocacy organisations gives me a wide perspective of the issues we face locally, nationally and globally. The Northland Age editor described me as one of the hardest working councillors he'd seen in over 40 years. I'll work even harder as MP for the people of Northland in a way that will engage and support all Northlanders.
My priorities
- Build strong resilient localised economy to enable Northlanders to thrive in challenging conditions.
- Design transport infrastructure resilient to climate change. Get heavy traffic off roads and onto rail.
- Create more inclusive governance enabled by community wisdom and active participation in decisions.
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Northland Regional Councilor
Residence
Far North Te Hiku Northland
Age
67
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
Did not stand
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