In the National-led Government, Dr Smith is Speaker of the House.

I am proud to represent Rodney having been an MP in this area for 23 years. It is an honour to be involved with one of New Zealand’s most exciting and rapidly growing areas.

Since my great grandparents first settled in the region almost 150 years ago, the allure of Rodney has been obvious. From our beautiful east coast beaches, to the magic of the Kaipara Harbour and the great communities in between, Rodney is a truly special place.

After 23 years in Parliament, experience has taught me that the most important thing a Government can do is protect its people’s freedom so that each person can pursue their hopes, their dreams and their aspirations. Policies necessary to support this include:

• Freedom from excessive taxation and regulation;
• An education and training system to create genuine opportunities for everyone;
• Vastly better infrastructure, including roading and communications, to enhance our productivity;
• Freeing up international trade on which our prosperity depends;
• A strong law and order system - the foundation of freedom for all people.

As an MP, I am committed to representing your views in Parliament and at all times standing up for these core values.

Please feel free to explore this site to learn more about me, the National Party and our solutions for a better New Zealand.

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Your thoughts really do matter and I look forward to hearing from you.

Lockwood Smith