New Zealand is at a pivotal point in our economic journey.
We are still struggling with the fiscal overhang from the Covid spend up. Our infrastructure deficit remains. Our ability to deliver projects rapidly is work in progress. We need momentum, less red tape and trade-offs.
Northland will grow with significant investment. A new highway over the Brynderwyns, rail link to Marsden Point, a dry dock facility, extending the 4-lane highway, upgrading our energy transmission and boosting investment at Marsden Point are all on the cards.
The developments will be delivered through the Fast Track legislation.
Climate change hysterics should be ignored. We cannot - and will not - close down our economy due to unrealistic UN demands. Our exports have declined as a percentage of GDP. The imposition of USA tariffs makes our job harder.
The cost of electricity can be reduced by changing the rules in the market and boosting investment in new generation. This will mean more coal and gas in addition to renewables. The virtue signalling rejection of fossil fuels is drawing to a close. Our electricity system cannot function without coal.
Our children need to see optimism and dynamism in our leadership. This applies to civic politics as well as parliamentary representation. We cannot afford to have our future hijacked by green mania. Mining, farming, fisheries are all areas we can expand to create more jobs and revenue.
New Zealand First is a champion for nationhood building, respect for service and security for all Kiwis.
Our contribution to the government is evident but we must do more. We will ensure that the excesses of wokeism, green neurosis and Treaty overreach are addressed.
