I ran for Parliament to lead our community, to lead our causes and strengthen the role that central government plays in our daily lives. Northcote is the perfect example of what New Zealand's future looks like: diverse and multicultural, urban and green, a local economy tied to a larger market. My vision for Northcote is based on living, on learning, and on earning; a strong local community where we can live, learn, and earn without crossing the Harbour Bridge unless we choose to.