I offer a fresh, strong and effective local voice in parliament for the city and community that I love. I have a proven track record and experience in serving our community to be a strong advocate for Palmerston North. We are in a safer, stronger position because of the actions that have been taken by Labour, and the plan that our party has for the future. I want to be part of the team that will continue to build on those successes for Palmerston North and it's people.

I'm Palmy proud. I was born here, educated here, studied here and work here – it is the place that my wider family and I call home. I have a professional background in education as a secondary school teacher, before moving into the local government sector. I'm a fourth term city councillor and have served as the city's deputy mayor for the last four years. I am driven by my values of equal access and opportunity, fairness, social justice and kindness; alongside a strong sense of integrity.

I grew up in a family where I was told not to complain about something if I didn't want to do something about it. I was born and bred in Palmerston North and don't want to see our city get left off the map going into the 2020's. We need sensible, pragmatic solutions to problems in housing, transport, the economy, health, and the environment. We need a strong local MP in our city. I don't want to look back in 20 years time and regret not trying to make a difference.

I have been a passionate advocate for local issues, working to get funding for health programs in the Manawatū. My experience may be different to other candidates but I don't believe that makes it less valuable. I have been one of New Zealand's top youth diplomats, youth policy developers, and Youth MP for the Rangitīkei. Everybody in New Zealand no matter who they are deserves a fair chance in life. I want to help shape our country's future and add to the diversity of thinking in our democracy.