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Ten Good Reasons to Vote Nick 4 Nelson |
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1 Nick gets results
The Early Settlers Memorial Wall unveiled on Nelson Anniversary Day with 700 people, is one of dozens of Nelson projects that Nick has helped make happen.
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2 Nick has compassion
Nick treats constituents as individuals, not as numbers. This is shown by his support for the Burr and Phoenix families in their petition for better WINZ services for terminally ill cancer sufferers.
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3 Nick backs Nelson Arts
Our MP recognises the importance of the arts as part of Nelson’s identity and successfully sponsored the new Bishop Suter Art Gallery Act through Parliament.
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4 Nick works his butt off
On top of the long hours he puts in each week representing us in Parliament, Nick makes himself available for constituents at Nelson’s Market each Saturday, rain or shine.
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5 Nick protects environment
Our MP has an impressive record of environmental achievements through his role in creating the Kahurangi and Rakiura National Parks, all three Nelson Marine Reserves and most recently as Chair of the Hoddy Estuary Park Trust.
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6 Nick’s skills add value
Parliament needs more people with technical skills like Nick’s PhD in civil engineering and that was recognised in March with his election as a Fellow of Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand.
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7 Nick fights for justice
Few MPs put their neck on the line the way Nick does standing up for constituents done an injustice. Most recently he battled for the Ashton family following the tragic death of their daughter Debbie, in exposing failings in the justice system.
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8 Nick values families
He understands the importance of families and has been strongly behind the local campaign to support fundraising for Herceptin and the campaign to ensure it is publicly funded.
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9 Nick supports Nelson Sports
Nick believes in the philosophy “a child in sport stays out of court”. He has worked hard with Councils to get the new netball, basketball, volleyball and table tennis Saxton Fields stadium underway and funded.
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10 Nick has a plan for Nelson
Nick’s Plan for Nelson
- Address home affordability crisis in Nelson
- Support surgical ward upgrade at Nelson Hospital
- Develop practical solutions to Nelson’s traffic congestion
- Spearhead Nelson as solar water heating capital
- Support plans for water storage on Waimea plains
- Initiate discussion on a single Nelson District Council
- Fix aquaculture laws to support industry growth
- Back progress on new Conference Facility to support Nelson visitor industry
- Assist Brook Waimarama Sanctuary secure funding
- Push urgent upgrade of Nelson’s courthouse
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