I want to make sure that the West Coast-Tasman electorate is not sold out to idealistic policies that threaten the sustainability and wellbeing of our communities.

Living in a rural environment and having always worked hard I've learnt that New Zealand provides opportunities for all. I've always been an independent thinker, with a desire to see families and communities thrive. I have been blessed with good friends and a loving family.

Our regions are facing an attack from extreme ideology which does not understand the reality of how regional work, i.e. farming, mining, forestry, etc., are essential to the social fabric and economy of the country. The regions understand and love the environment so need to be listened to with regard to the best way to manage these essential production services while also protecting our environment. I believe I would be a good representative and voice of reason from the people.

I have run a small business and am involved in various voluntary roles from advocacy to church management so I understand the challenges and the hopes of my region. I can bring the ability of being able to both listen and present reasoned views from varying aspects of society as well as being passionate about the wellbeing of communities and the future success of the country as a whole.

The past governments have borrowed large amounts from overseas financial sources costing us plenty in interest when they could use our own reserve bank as in Social Credit policy.

I live in Westport and have seen the disappointment caused by the current government putting blocks on economic progress on the West Coast. Before coming to the Coast I was employed as an accountant in the Wellington area and Nelson.

I am standing as a candidate as a result of ongoing excessive response with Covid-19. I consider the continued response and lockdowns to be grossly disproportionate to the threat mounted by the virus, and the refusal of the government to make adjustments based on fresh information. I could not just sit by and watch this going on. I would not be in my truth if I did not stand up and speak up for the people of New Zealand. Especially for my children and the future generations.

Degree in business studies in management and previously worked as a production planner/analyst in Auckland in '90s. I am a small business owner, with a successful dog grooming business and one-on-one teacher. I live on a small spray-free property with bees, chickens, avocado, nut and fruit trees, and vege garden. I sailed in my childhood and youth, I roadraced motorcycles in my 20s including castrol 6 hour, took up seido karate in my 40s, and am a second dan blackbelt. I regularly train and help new beginners.