West Coast-Tasman electorate
Patrick Phelps
Independent
| Not currently in parliament
Patrick Phelps
Independent
| Not currently in parliament
Why I'm standing
Regions such as Tasman and the West Coast are unique within New Zealand. Unfortunately a centralised government and big party duopoly struggles to take this into account. This has worsened under MMP. I think an independent representative in parliament is the only way, within the existing system, for central government to meet the wants and needs of the people of Tasman and the West Coast.
About me
A friend emailed me once suggesting I enter politics. I asked why. By way of reply he said "You like ideas. You're inquisitive. You think and speak clearly. You arrive at opinions rather than start with them. You're ballsy. And you've done stuff already. Those are great virtues for a politician." I can't improve on his words, so will leave it there.
My priorities
- Enable primary production and manufacturing to ensure incomes and opportunities.
- Ensure infrastructure is future-proof and fit for purpose to support priority number one.
- Responsible and regulated commercial activities on conservation land to support priority number one.
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Manager, Minerals West Coast.
Residence
Hokitika
Age
29
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
Did not stand
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Why I'm standing
Regions such as Tasman and the West Coast are unique within New Zealand. Unfortunately a centralised government and big party duopoly struggles to take this into account. This has worsened under MMP. I think an independent representative in parliament is the only way, within the existing system, for central government to meet the wants and needs of the people of Tasman and the West Coast.
About me
A friend emailed me once suggesting I enter politics. I asked why. By way of reply he said "You like ideas. You're inquisitive. You think and speak clearly. You arrive at opinions rather than start with them. You're ballsy. And you've done stuff already. Those are great virtues for a politician." I can't improve on his words, so will leave it there.
My priorities
- Enable primary production and manufacturing to ensure incomes and opportunities.
- Ensure infrastructure is future-proof and fit for purpose to support priority number one.
- Responsible and regulated commercial activities on conservation land to support priority number one.
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Manager, Minerals West Coast.
Residence
Hokitika
Age
29
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
Did not stand
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