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Speaker 1 (00:00):
But we are continuing I'll Meet the Candidates series and
joining us on the line right now is the ALP
candidate for Nelson, Anthony Venus. Good morning to you, Anthony.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Theah, good morning. How are you? Yeah?
Speaker 1 (00:13):
Good? Thank you?
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Anthony.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
You've got seven minutes. Are you ready to get started?
Speaker 2 (00:18):
Sure? Yeah, let's go for it, all right.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Why did you decide to put your hand up to
run in Nelson?
Speaker 2 (00:25):
Well, I am a pretty firm believer of the democratic process,
so I was very you just wanted to make sure
that there was someone there that labor vaded, had someone
that they could support. And obviously living in that region,
you know, a community minded person who's never showy to
(00:45):
put my hand up to have a cracket something.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
So, Anthony, you do you live in the electorate?
Speaker 2 (00:52):
I live in Goider, Okay. I live on the boundary
of Nelson and Gordon.
Speaker 1 (00:57):
And based on you know, the work that you've done
out in the electric, what do you see as being
the biggest issues out there?
Speaker 2 (01:06):
Uh? Well, in terms of I mean, I suppose that
subdivision at Holts, you know whether that should be literal
cancel or parmesan. You know that that's a topic for consideration.
But I think, yeah, mostly it's you know, just local
(01:26):
individual concerns and that could be obviously cost of living
comes up in that bracket as well. But yeah, the
conversations that I had probably you know, probably more focused
across the one demographic. So I'm probably not a true
(01:48):
speaker for the region. I mean I convey it on
my you know, based on my own experiences, which is
you know, quite good. But obviously there'll be people out
there that the different views altogether.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
But I guess if you're running for the seat, you know,
you must have a fair idea after talking to people
in the electorate about what their concerns are.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Yeah, yeah, so yeah, well, I mean I suppose that
that's the thing. It's like, so if we can provide
relief with cost of living, power prices, things along those lines,
if we can create you know, like obviously keeping rural
rules important, but also making sure that we've got opportunities
to create some subdivisions there that help individuals, you know,
(02:38):
like in terms of providing housing options. I suppose that
and you know, it is a big deal. I know,
you know, from a personal experience with family about trying
to purchase land out in the rural area and it
is challenging. So if there are smaller lot sizes that
are available, that should help them get into the property market.
Speaker 1 (02:59):
So that is something new support those smaller subdivisions.
Speaker 2 (03:03):
Well, I was part of the planning committee that it
was involved in that around those little town centers you
know which is or you know, and they're already in progress.
So yeah, but I'm also very much supportive of the
those Outskirt areas remaining rural. I like my father and
I don't want to see that change. But I'm more
(03:24):
than happy to see those areas around the townships be
developed as required.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Anthony, based on your former work experience or current work
that you do, why do you think you're the best
person to represent the community and the electorate of Nelson.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
Well, I think in terms of the rural area. I mean,
I've been heavily involved in it for many years. I'm
an active community member. I like to make sure that
you know, anything I'm involved in increases some level of
participation or engaged in equity. So I think, you know,
(04:04):
like really being a local member is all about those
relationships and how you can assist the constituents in that
area to address their needs. And I think like the
work that I've been doing with you know, over the
years is in a volunteer capacity, you know, with the
(04:25):
schools that my children went to and the schools that
I worked at, and the football and crew clubs that
I know supported and a life member of. So I
think and also being on the Frends class board, you know,
it's pretty important that that's a big hub there, so
it's important that that gets supported and funded appropriately. I
(04:47):
was on the board when the COLP got in in
the last time and penalized Jerry for keeping the labor
government in and took three million dollars off the reserve.
You know, that pretty much fired me up to get
politically minded anyway. But I think that you know, that
sort of stuff is important because for the day to
(05:08):
day so you know, there needs to be these outlets,
these and sport and all other tys of community events
in that they draw a lot of attention in the rural.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Area two minutes to go. Why do you think you're
the best person for the role?
Speaker 2 (05:26):
Well, because I'll make that happen. I'll be that person
that gets these things done to the people.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
Of Nelson h And why should people vote for you.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Well, because I'm going to be a person that will
represent them. I'll be a person that will help them
achieve what it is the day desire in the terms
of the you know, their group, collective or individual outcomes,
so you know, and if it's sporting, if it's if
it's community, if it's education, I'll be that person that
(06:03):
can assist them to make sure that the rural areas
benefited to the best possible ability.
Speaker 1 (06:09):
All right, we've got just over a minute to go.
I mean, Anthony, have you have you just put your
hand up so that Labour's got somebody running in the electorate.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Well, I did say that in the initial bit. I'm
a part of the I'm a believer of the democratic process,
so I want to make sure that, yes, there is
someone there for labor to labor people to vote for.
But I also want to make sure that you know
that people do have a choice, So you know, lasting
you want is to be elected unopposed.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
Like I get that, But is it also a grab
at that money that you guess if you do have
a candidate in the electorates?
Speaker 2 (06:47):
Well, I've run. This is my third time running, Katie. Yeah,
I'm not not sure, I putting my hand up, and
would I was already going to be putting my hand
up as well. If there was someone else to do
the job that was better qualified than me, I was
more than happy to support them, as I do with
every other one of our candidates. So but you know,
(07:11):
I've been sitting there in the background quietly waiting.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Well, Anthony Venus, appreciate your time. You've got about three seconds,
you're about three seconds under. Appreciate you having a chat
with us this morning.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Good, thank thank you.
But we are continuing I'll Meet the Candidates series and
joining us on the line right now is the ALP
candidate for Nelson, Anthony Venus. Good morning to you, Anthony.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Theah, good morning. How are you? Yeah?
Speaker 1 (00:13):
Good? Thank you?
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Anthony.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
You've got seven minutes. Are you ready to get started?
Speaker 2 (00:18):
Sure? Yeah, let's go for it, all right.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Why did you decide to put your hand up to
run in Nelson?
Speaker 2 (00:25):
Well, I am a pretty firm believer of the democratic process,
so I was very you just wanted to make sure
that there was someone there that labor vaded, had someone
that they could support. And obviously living in that region,
you know, a community minded person who's never showy to
(00:45):
put my hand up to have a cracket something.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
So, Anthony, you do you live in the electorate?
Speaker 2 (00:52):
I live in Goider, Okay. I live on the boundary
of Nelson and Gordon.
Speaker 1 (00:57):
And based on you know, the work that you've done
out in the electric, what do you see as being
the biggest issues out there?
Speaker 2 (01:06):
Uh? Well, in terms of I mean, I suppose that
subdivision at Holts, you know whether that should be literal
cancel or parmesan. You know that that's a topic for consideration.
But I think, yeah, mostly it's you know, just local
(01:26):
individual concerns and that could be obviously cost of living
comes up in that bracket as well. But yeah, the
conversations that I had probably you know, probably more focused
across the one demographic. So I'm probably not a true
(01:48):
speaker for the region. I mean I convey it on
my you know, based on my own experiences, which is
you know, quite good. But obviously there'll be people out
there that the different views altogether.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
But I guess if you're running for the seat, you know,
you must have a fair idea after talking to people
in the electorate about what their concerns are.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Yeah, yeah, so yeah, well, I mean I suppose that
that's the thing. It's like, so if we can provide
relief with cost of living, power prices, things along those lines,
if we can create you know, like obviously keeping rural
rules important, but also making sure that we've got opportunities
to create some subdivisions there that help individuals, you know,
(02:38):
like in terms of providing housing options. I suppose that
and you know, it is a big deal. I know,
you know, from a personal experience with family about trying
to purchase land out in the rural area and it
is challenging. So if there are smaller lot sizes that
are available, that should help them get into the property market.
Speaker 1 (02:59):
So that is something new support those smaller subdivisions.
Speaker 2 (03:03):
Well, I was part of the planning committee that it
was involved in that around those little town centers you
know which is or you know, and they're already in progress.
So yeah, but I'm also very much supportive of the
those Outskirt areas remaining rural. I like my father and
I don't want to see that change. But I'm more
(03:24):
than happy to see those areas around the townships be
developed as required.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Anthony, based on your former work experience or current work
that you do, why do you think you're the best
person to represent the community and the electorate of Nelson.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
Well, I think in terms of the rural area. I mean,
I've been heavily involved in it for many years. I'm
an active community member. I like to make sure that
you know, anything I'm involved in increases some level of
participation or engaged in equity. So I think, you know,
(04:04):
like really being a local member is all about those
relationships and how you can assist the constituents in that
area to address their needs. And I think like the
work that I've been doing with you know, over the
years is in a volunteer capacity, you know, with the
(04:25):
schools that my children went to and the schools that
I worked at, and the football and crew clubs that
I know supported and a life member of. So I
think and also being on the Frends class board, you know,
it's pretty important that that's a big hub there, so
it's important that that gets supported and funded appropriately. I
(04:47):
was on the board when the COLP got in in
the last time and penalized Jerry for keeping the labor
government in and took three million dollars off the reserve.
You know, that pretty much fired me up to get
politically minded anyway. But I think that you know, that
sort of stuff is important because for the day to
(05:08):
day so you know, there needs to be these outlets,
these and sport and all other tys of community events
in that they draw a lot of attention in the rural.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Area two minutes to go. Why do you think you're
the best person for the role?
Speaker 2 (05:26):
Well, because I'll make that happen. I'll be that person
that gets these things done to the people.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
Of Nelson h And why should people vote for you.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Well, because I'm going to be a person that will
represent them. I'll be a person that will help them
achieve what it is the day desire in the terms
of the you know, their group, collective or individual outcomes,
so you know, and if it's sporting, if it's if
it's community, if it's education, I'll be that person that
(06:03):
can assist them to make sure that the rural areas
benefited to the best possible ability.
Speaker 1 (06:09):
All right, we've got just over a minute to go.
I mean, Anthony, have you have you just put your
hand up so that Labour's got somebody running in the electorate.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Well, I did say that in the initial bit. I'm
a part of the I'm a believer of the democratic process,
so I want to make sure that, yes, there is
someone there for labor to labor people to vote for.
But I also want to make sure that you know
that people do have a choice, So you know, lasting
you want is to be elected unopposed.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
Like I get that, But is it also a grab
at that money that you guess if you do have
a candidate in the electorates?
Speaker 2 (06:47):
Well, I've run. This is my third time running, Katie. Yeah,
I'm not not sure, I putting my hand up, and
would I was already going to be putting my hand
up as well. If there was someone else to do
the job that was better qualified than me, I was
more than happy to support them, as I do with
every other one of our candidates. So but you know,
(07:11):
I've been sitting there in the background quietly waiting.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Well, Anthony Venus, appreciate your time. You've got about three seconds,
you're about three seconds under. Appreciate you having a chat
with us this morning.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Good, thank thank you.
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