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6 Tuesday September 12 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi GENERAL ELECTION 2017 – MEET THE CANDIDATES Christchurch Central electorate NOR’WEST NEWS Nicky Wagner – National My focus has, and will continue to be, making Christchurch a city of opportunity for all. The last six years have been tough and we still face many unique challenges, but I think we all want the same thing — a vibrant, people-friendly community where our families can thrive. We want a great education for our kids, we want training and higher learning opportunities, we want jobs we like, we want support services, solid infrastructure and a safe place to relax and enjoy ourselves. Christchurch continues to go from strength to strength, with strong job growth, more visitors and regeneration plans well under way. But, there’s plenty more to be done. That’s why I’ll be out over the next 11 days knocking on doors, speaking to local groups, attending events and connecting with as many people as possible. I’m committed to helping Christchurch get back on its feet and ensuring it’s a great place for everyone to live, work and play. Ian Gaskin – United Future United Future is leading the debate on drug law reform. If I’m elected to represent Christchurch Central I will likely be a government coalition partner and be able to change the law. By enabling drug addicts to get drugs on prescription we will see a major reduction in crime. By allowing class C drugs to be sold a large new cash flow will assist the Government. 1080 poison. We can farm opossum and use the 30 million possum in the wild as foundation stock. Worldwide fine fur is a $80 billion dollar industry. We can feed farmed possum with hydroponic grown freshwater seaweed and watercress, this will help clean rivers. This will bring 10000 jobs to rural South Island towns. I’m 62-years-old and have been living in Christchurch since before the earthquakes. I have been involved with United Future for over 30 years. Duncan Webb – Labour I choose to live in Christchurch because it will become the best place for my family. Labour’s plan – $300 million for the people of Christchurch to choose how they progress our rebuild, an inquiry into EQC, and compensation for undue delays by insurers – puts Christchurch and Cantabrians first. As a lawyer helping homeowners battle for justice I’ve seen what people are still up against. Six years after the earthquakes, our people and our city are still floundering; that’s scandalous. The job is not finished. Investing in the city also means investing in health. Labour will properly fund health, especially mental health. A strong city is one where people can get the help – whether that is surgery, or counselling – they need, especially our children. Let’s get this fixed. I’m proud to be part of a Labour team that has the vision to help make Christchurch the great place we know it can be for the future. Doug Hill – The Opportunities Party At 24, I am the youngest candidate in The Opportunities Party and I am enthusiastic about encouraging New Zealanders to look forward beyond just the next three years. In order to prosper as a nation, we need to place our votes to help secure a better future for New Zealand. I grew up in Paraparaumu and moved to Christchurch to begin university in February 2011, just days before the second quake. Six-and-a-half years later, I have completed my Master’s degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Canterbury. TOP’s evidenced-based policy resonates with my science background, and their non-partisan approach is a breath of fresh air. If we want to address housing affordability, poverty, environmental degradation, and our mental health crisis in earnest, then we need comprehensive and evidence-based policies to address these issues at the root. TOP has these policies, but we need your support. FASh I onS WOMEN’S WEAR CLEARANCE CASUAL & DRESSY • SIZES 10-26 LOTS OF BARGAINS FABRIC BONANZA DESIGn ER DRESS FABRICS At VERY REASonABLE PRICES FABRIc BONANz A & cOTu RA 113 MAIn S o U th RoAD o FF St REEt PARKIn G 03 366 6958 Mon-FRI 8AM-4PM CHOOSE local audiology SWITCH to Sincock & Till Time to get hearing aids? Do your existing hearing aids need some love? Bring in your old/very old or ancient hearing aids and we will give them a FREE clean and tuneup! Or let’s get you on track with your first hearing test! Call 385 6036 today Switch to Sincock & Till Audiology 701 Barbadoes Street, Edgeware | www.staudiology.co.nz FOR YOUR NEW HOME OR RENOVATION Blinds Curtains Shutters Awnings Screens up to 40% off (for a limited time only) 12 Months Interest Free (Terms and conditions apply) 0800 836 587 www.venluree.co.nz Mobile Van Service
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday September 12 2017 7 Christchurch Central electorate Peter Richardson - Green Party Kia ora koutou. I am standing as the Green Party candidate for Christchurch Central because I believe in the Green Party’s principles of environmental wisdom, social justice and community decision-making. I am a partner at Linwood Law, living in Mairehau and married with three adult children. I have been involved in the campaign to protect Canterbury’s waterways and aquifers, and have built social housing in the city. In Government the Green Party will fight to protect our environment, lift the most disadvantaged out of poverty, and tackle the pressing issue of climate change. We can do these things while transforming our economy from its present low wage, low value, polluting model, to a model that encourages innovation, productivity, high wages and clean technology. Our policies are fully costed and financially responsible. Please give your party vote to the Greens on September 23. We need a new Government with a strong green heart. Janine Shufflebotham - Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party has been around for 21 years and exists to legalise cannabis for recreational, spiritual, medical and industrial purposes. To empower people to work together for peace and true justice and to institute a proper and just balance between the power of the state and the rights and Waimakairiri electorate dignity of the individual. We believe adults have the right to freedom of choice unless that choice harms others or the planet. Cannabis is the third most widely used recreational drug in New Zealand after alcohol and tobacco and the most widely used illegal drug in a population of more than four million. 13.4% of those between age of 16 and 64 use cannabis this ranks us the ninth highest cannabis consumption in the world. Philip Robinson - New Zealand First My name is Philip Robinson and I am your Christchurch Central representative for the New Zealand First political party. I am a patriotic New Zealander, self employed, and with many years of life experience. New Zealand First has spent many years in Parliament putting New Zealand interests first in ownership of our assets and sovereignty. Control of our future by ownership of our rural and urban land by New Zealand residents is a cornerstone of New Zealand First policy. As more foreign-based ownership takes hold and profits are repatriated back to foreign owners our country will struggle to have enough local capital for growth. As we see now New Zealand is becoming debt ridden in both government and private debt levels. An $8 billion Government debt 10 years ago has expanded to a massive debt of around $65 billion even though there was extensive sell-offs in power generation and Air New Zealand state assets. Matt Doocey – National Growing up in north Christchurch, I know our community well. I opened an office in Belfast last year to be more accessible and serve you better. Living and working in the Waimakariri electorate with my family, it’s important to me to be accessible and keep connected to your issues and concerns. My commitment to you is to continue to work hard to serve all in the Waimakariri electorate to the best of my ability. National’s management of New Zealand’s growing economy resulted in direct investment into Waimakariri, including the Western Belfast Bypass and Northern Corridor motorways. Ten schools in the electorate will open new modern learning environment classroom buildings this year. National is investing more into our public services, committing a record $16.8 billion for health; $11.6 billion for education, the largest ever, and our $2 billion family incomes package will result in 1.3 million New Zealand families getting an extra $26 per week •More candidates, pages 8 & 10 FILL UP FOR LESS THIS SEPTEMBER WITH YOUR SUPERGOLD CARD. Save per 12litre* *Terms and Conditions apply. Head into your local participating challenge service station and save 12 cents off per litre with your SuperGold card. Find your local challenge station at www.challenge.net.nz
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