Own Representation Needed.

With all the support of three National MPs plus their own so called Taranaki friendly government in power and Taranaki still can't get traction for money on our overdue roading infrastructure requirements. In fact we loose out completely. Because the government does not deem our roading is of national significance. I've said it more than once, unless the Taranaki area has its own independent seat that is focused souly on local issues, puts Taranaki's issues up for the seats support for confidence and supply. Taranaki's priorities such as SH 1 north and the Waiwhkaiho Bridge will always be down the list of the governments priorities. No matter who is the government or how many of their MPs we have representing us. The fact is we will never be a priority unless we make ourselves so by taking advantage of the MMP system have our own seat, then use that seat to negotiate our terms every three years. Something for New Plymouth Mayor Peter Tennent to consider maybe after stepping down as Mayor next year.


Rusty Kane.