We are living in a moment of crisis. The government took drastic and effective action to reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 within Aotearoa, with an appropriate view to maximizing the public health by not allowing the virus to live here. Some other Pacific Island nations' existence is jeopardized due to the energy intensive lifestyles here and in other 'developed' nations. Parliament has a duty to take decisive action to transition society away from fossil fuels. It's now or never.

I have an honours degree in physics from Otago University, and I've studied medicine and population health at the University of Auckland. My Covid-19 strategy, as evinced by the second wave, is to focus on the health of the weakest links in the chain. You don't get sick because of bugs, you get sick because your health is bad (LP). The field of population health demonstrates that health outcomes correlate with socioeconomic status, i.e. poor people have worse health. Let's return to egalitarianism.

The erosion of personal sovereignty and the increase of bureaucracy over time, and the overreach of the current government under the guise of Covid-19 (which is a framework for tyranny), was my call to action. I want to see real democracy return to the people; have a government that works in the best interest of Kiwis and our country, and it's resources. We are a very capable and clever people, who could easily be self sustaining and thriving given the opportunity and the right support.

I'm best described as pragmatic, patient and solutions driven with an ability to think outside the square. These natural qualities I possess will be utilised in helping serve the constituents. I am not a career politician but an everyday Kiwi with a background in IT who wants all to prosper and I intend to implement solutions to issues: unaffordable houses, red-tape for farmers, struggling small businesses, unemployment, unreliable public transport, disillusioned youths, animal abuse.