Southern View: September 28, 2023
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I’m Tracy Summerfield, the National Party candidate for the Wigram electorate. On October 14<br />
I will be asking you to vote for me.<br />
I grew up in a working class family in Hornby. Although we were not well-off, I was fortunate to have hard<br />
working parents who instilled in me the importance of a good education and the value of a hard day’s work,<br />
personal responsibility and the equal opportunity for every person to succeed. These values have served me<br />
well in my life so far.<br />
I’m not a career politician. I believe parliament needs more representatives with real life experience. I’m a<br />
proud mother of four children, chartered accountant, qualified teacher, businesswoman, community volunteer,<br />
and a strong advocate for Wigram.<br />
I understand what prompts people to take risks, to start businesses or to hire another person. I know how<br />
important those risk-takers are for a country to succeed, and I understand how the decisions politicians make<br />
can either encourage or discourage people to have a go.<br />
As I’m out campaigning, whether it’s been at one of the 8,000 doors I’ve knocked on, businesses I’ve visited,<br />
or at community events, I hear concerns around the cost of living crisis, declining educational standards, a<br />
struggling health system and increasing crime. Like many of you, I share these concerns.<br />
I’m standing for the National Party because I believe that hard working kiwis should have the opportunity to get<br />
ahead in life, like I have. National is the only party with a plan to fix the economy so we can lower the cost of<br />
living, bring down interest rates, restore law and order, build roads, deliver better health and education, and let<br />
you keep more of your hard earned money.<br />
Are you better off today than when the Labour Government came into office six years ago? Vote for me if you<br />
want change! It’s time to get Wigram back on track.<br />
The successes I’ve achieved in my life so far are due to sheer grit, tenacity and determination. I work hard and I<br />
know how to get things done.<br />
I believe Wigram needs an MP who is accessible, engaged, interested and connected with our community. I<br />
believe that someone is me.<br />
This election, I’m asking for your support to elect me as your local MP.<br />
Kind regards<br />
Tracy Summerfield<br />
Candidate for Wigram