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Dana Kirkpatrick
National Party
| Not currently in parliament
Dana Kirkpatrick
National Party
| Not currently in parliament
Why I'm standing
I want to ensure New Zealanders can live their best lives, that our children and grandchildren are proud to live in this great country. I want to advocate strongly for the provinces, to celebrate our innovation, productivity and contribution to the social fabric of NZ. I want to help get this country back on track, back to being the envy of the world, to being the overachiever and to being safe, educated and healthy.
About me
I am born and bred in Gisborne, I have wide networks and varied life experience. I am practical, solution-oriented and listen to what is really happening in people's lives. Anyone who has worked with me knows that I deliver - I get things done efficiently, and with a focus on win-win outcomes. I have been a CEO, a small business owner and a parent - all important to understand how to move this country forward.
My priorities
- Recover Gisborne's infrastructure and well-being which was devastated in Cyclone Gabrielle.
- Prioritise law and order; crime rates and the proliferation of gangs and meth use.
- Help the people who are struggling to pay rent, keep food on the table and pay their bills with a focus on the cost of living.
Candidate list rank
44
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Communications and Engagement Executive
Residence
Gisborne
Age
53
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
Did not stand
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Why I'm standing
I want to ensure New Zealanders can live their best lives, that our children and grandchildren are proud to live in this great country. I want to advocate strongly for the provinces, to celebrate our innovation, productivity and contribution to the social fabric of NZ. I want to help get this country back on track, back to being the envy of the world, to being the overachiever and to being safe, educated and healthy.
About me
I am born and bred in Gisborne, I have wide networks and varied life experience. I am practical, solution-oriented and listen to what is really happening in people's lives. Anyone who has worked with me knows that I deliver - I get things done efficiently, and with a focus on win-win outcomes. I have been a CEO, a small business owner and a parent - all important to understand how to move this country forward.
My priorities
- Recover Gisborne's infrastructure and well-being which was devastated in Cyclone Gabrielle.
- Prioritise law and order; crime rates and the proliferation of gangs and meth use.
- Help the people who are struggling to pay rent, keep food on the table and pay their bills with a focus on the cost of living.
Candidate list rank
44
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Communications and Engagement Executive
Residence
Gisborne
Age
53
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
Did not stand
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