My personal belief is that all life is valued and may be different but is equal and should have equal rights and opportunities. When people see that you see the good/great in others then they begin to see it in themselves too. I have taught this approach to children, teachers and youth and want to promote all as capable and able regardless of culture, gender or ethnicity. I will endeavour to advocate for those not able or not as confident to stand for themselves.

I have a strong sense of justice and hold honesty and transparency in the highest regard. As a politician I aim to work with others and not against plus always remember where I come from and who I am speaking on behalf of. My main focus would be changing the current laws around abortion, euthanasia and freedom of speech. For Whangārei specifically, I would love to support agencies that get people into work from the benefit and tautoko those who are already doing all they can as individuals.

Through my study in public economics, I became aware that there was an ingrained issue with New Zealand's tax system. The property tax loophole which incentivises investors to put their money in property and not in businesses that could provide jobs and boost the economy in a real way, this was (and still is) the root issue of exponentially growing house prices. This drives up rent prices which has a direct hand in producing poverty. I want to help the youth of NZ become aware of this.

Youth are not represented well in politics. I will be one of the voices for youth in this country because the status quo is robbing us of our futures. We have a system that is incredibly extractive and not investing enough into regenerating the environment, improving health holistically and the importance of arts and culture. I have a deep interest in public economics and believe New Zealand can lead the world implementing a new economy that places importance on equity whilst being prosperous.

I'm standing in Whangārei to try to get as many party votes as possible for the Greens: it's the party vote that determines the make-up of the next government. More Green MPs mean more leverage for the needs of people and planet. Green ministers can drive a post-Covid reset that acts faster to tackle the climate emergency, and goes further to address the inequality that holds all of us back.

I have lived in Whangārei for 32 years, and been an active member of the Green Party for 20 years. I was in the party's leadership team for four years as female co-convenor. My core beliefs align with the party's charter: commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ecological wisdom, social responsibility, appropriate decision-making, and non-violence. I have also been active in the Pakeha Tiriti and anti-racism educators network for 30 years.

I am running as the candidate for Whangārei so that I can carry the voice of the electorate to Wellington so that their needs, wants and aspirations can be heard. I have a set of skills that working together with the people of Whangārei can make a difference so that people can have the best life possible. I also have a track record that shows I can fight our corner.

I am privileged to be the current MP for Whangārei. In my first career I was a GP in Whangārei for 20 years including consecutive DHB appointments and membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. During this time I won national research awards and was awarded the Queens Service Medal for public service in 2006. In my second career I was assistant professor at Harvard University. I am currently in my 2nd term as MP and am the spokesperson for Health and #5 in the National party caucus.