Te Atatū electorate
Melanie Phillips
Independent
| Not currently in parliament
Melanie Phillips
Independent
| Not currently in parliament
Why I'm standing
We need MPs that can work with others for the collective good not a tug of war between the haves from the have nots. We need practical solutions that don't leave anyone behind. We need policies that NZ can afford, that create economic benefit and also benefit and enhance the environment. We need to think to the future without forgetting how we got this far and that we can achieve more if we work together.
About me
Its time for brave decisions and to lead with courage. We need to do things differently, its becoming urgent. We have the technology available where small changes can still make a big impact. We need to match projects ensuring clever spending and maximized outcomes. Support NZ business for a better economy – buy NZ-made, bank NZ-owned. Use AI to take pressure off healthcare. Address unmet needs to decrease crime and mental health issues.
My priorities
- Transport – electric scooters for commuters. Match motorway trips between cars and those on scooters.
- Tiny homes – coordinate approval process for the next five years to help address the housing crisis.
- Textiles – tax micro plastics. Money raised to support and develop NZ's natural textile industries.
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Teacher, mum of two, engineer
Residence
Swanson
Age
47
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
Did not stand
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Why I'm standing
We need MPs that can work with others for the collective good not a tug of war between the haves from the have nots. We need practical solutions that don't leave anyone behind. We need policies that NZ can afford, that create economic benefit and also benefit and enhance the environment. We need to think to the future without forgetting how we got this far and that we can achieve more if we work together.
About me
Its time for brave decisions and to lead with courage. We need to do things differently, its becoming urgent. We have the technology available where small changes can still make a big impact. We need to match projects ensuring clever spending and maximized outcomes. Support NZ business for a better economy – buy NZ-made, bank NZ-owned. Use AI to take pressure off healthcare. Address unmet needs to decrease crime and mental health issues.
My priorities
- Transport – electric scooters for commuters. Match motorway trips between cars and those on scooters.
- Tiny homes – coordinate approval process for the next five years to help address the housing crisis.
- Textiles – tax micro plastics. Money raised to support and develop NZ's natural textile industries.
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Teacher, mum of two, engineer
Residence
Swanson
Age
47
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
Did not stand
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