Born Temuka, South Canterbury, 1959. Raised on family farm. Moved to Auckland 1980. Worked in printing and some gardening. Managed farm at Pukekohe 1998-2001. Spent two seasons harvesting in Texas. Since 2002 self-employed carpenter, West Auckland. 1980-2004 edited and published “On Target” magazine for NZ League of Rights and was that group’s director for many years. For over 20 years have campaigned for binding referenda and organized many public meetings in the 1990s and believe this should operate at all levels of government. Am disgusted at reforms to councils without public input. Believe New Zealand should work towards energy independence, maximize less-polluting fuels, reestablish a sound manufacturing base, correct faults in the financial system so everyone can have the prosperity and security offered by modern technology and communications. Believe all politicians should be under the same strict laws as company directors.

Top 5 Issues

1. New Zealand lacks adequate governmental checks and balances. Some other common law nations have upper houses allowing legislation to go through a review stage allowing more time for discussion. Others, notably Switzerland, use binding public referenda on important or contentious issues. I support the public having access to binding referenda as an important part of the process of representative government. It should operate at local, regional and national level.
   I believe all politicians/councillors should be under similar strict laws as company directors, and able to be held to account at all times by voters.
2. The modern money and credit system is a marvelous invention. But some outdated notions from the pre-industrial era unfortunately remain. Only about 3% of money now exists as notes and coins, the rest is mainly bank credit existing on computer memories. The methods of modern money creation and its accounting need to be modified so that societies are not left with an ever-expanding financial debt long after the goods produced with that money have been consumed.
3. First home buyers used to get 3% housing loans. Government should re-implement this, or something similar. For those who desire it home ownership improves personal, family and community contentment. New Zealand is wealthy in natural resources and simple financial changes would easily facilitate this. It should be a priority of the new Auckland Council to advocate this
4. I support continued improvements to public transport, including future rail to the airport so long as there is public approval for such projects. In times past the Government provided Reserve Bank credit for various public works and for financing some local infrastructures, usually as loans at 1% interest. This reduced rate burdens and minimized local government indebtedness. This or a similar facility should be re-established.
5. I think NZ should consider adopting a 4-day working week which would enhance family and community life. Modern technology makes this feasible. Simple modifications to financial policy easily makes this possible.

Personal Profile

I have never stood for a public office in the past. I don't belong to any political party and am concerned at the undue influence that political parties, which are private organisations, can exercise on how MPs and councillors may vote. I believe this undermines representative government. I believe democracy means a lot more than 3 yearly voting and that at all times elected public servants should be primarily responsible to their electors. Most people want much the same things, such as basic security for themselves and their families and neighbours. On most basic issues the majority of people are in agreement. It is the role of MPs and councillors to represent this. Policy making should not be completely left in the hands of governments. If democracy means anything then political representatives are there to RE-present the policies people want.

I have a background in farming as well as city living, and of a wide variety of work. I am single and without children but have a dozen delightful nieces and nephews. Through a number of organisations I have over the years lectured and written on several topics such as; 

The Role and relationship between governments and people

The nature of a free society

The importance of private property

Monetary reform

Our constutional heritage

My interests in these and other matters stems from a belief that good societies a built from the bottom up. That local activites are the real heart and soul of successful communities.

I believe it is important for New Zealand to have an effective national defence which should also be available to assist in disaster relief. I see a defence force as something like a householder having a lock on their door. By having effective checks on the power of government we can ensure that the military is not used for wrong.