Wairarapa candidates grilled on vaping, housing, meth and water storage
Rnz Co Nz
Wairarapa candidates debated vaping, housing, meth, and water storage at a lively public meeting in Central Hawke's Bay.Summary
A Wairarapa electorate debate in Central Hawke's Bay on Monday night drew about 60 locals and featured incumbent National MP Mike Butterick, Labour's Kieran McAnulty, Green candidate Lauren Craig, Matt Shepherd of the Opportunity party, and ACT candidate Rob Douglas. NZ First's Ron Mark was notably absent. Topics included vaping, housing, methamphetamine, and water storage, with McAnulty criticizing government policies and Douglas defending ACT's record on crime. Voters expressed mixed feelings: some wanted clearer policies on education and healthcare, while others had already decided to support National. An 11-year-old asked about youth vaping and alcohol harm, reflecting broader concerns about the future.
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