MEET THE CANDIDATE: Vince Cocurullo, NZ First

The former Whangarei District Council mayor, Vince Cocurullo, has been selected by NZ First to stand in the Whangarei electorate in this year's general election. In the second of our Meet the Candidates interviews, we put a number of questions to Vince. (His answers in italics.).

Party Switch

1. You've previously been associated with the National Party. What specifically led you to choose NZ First instead?

I have always been centre-right politically. NZ First aligns closely with my belief in personal responsibility, national sovereignty, equal citizenship, strong communities and practical solutions. As a proud Northlander and New Zealander, those values resonate strongly with me.