Conservatively Yours with Deborah Cunliffe

When I was young I thought I had all the answers, and learning I didn't was a hard pill to swallow. Fast-forward 30 years – two adult children and lots of curved balls later – my ideals have faded in the light of other more important issues, such as integrity and truth in the home, the workplace and in Parliament.

While once it might have been easier to protest about drink driving or animal cruelty, it is harder to protest or stand up and do something about issues of integrity that cannot be measured quite so easily.

As Kiwis we tend to avoid ‘rocking the boat', drawing attention to ourselves or causing conflict, so we accept the status quo in whatever guise that may be.

The 2014 General Election is a great opportunity for each New Zealander to make sure that the men and women elected to Parliament represent truth and integrity.

Absolutely nothing is more important. Election sweeteners fade into insignificance as we choose those who will lead our country and take responsibility for our lives during the next three years.

The Conservative Party is encouraging people to ‘Stand for Something' in this year's campaign.

It is encouraging people to ‘rock the boat' and not to be afraid to ask the Government to make themselves accountable to the people of New Zealand; the people they serve.