Heather Smith is standing for Social Credit in the Whanganui electorate at the October 17 general election. ”Today’s generation doesn’t have the moral right to heap debt on our mokopuna.”This is the key message of Heather Marion Smith, a longstanding member of Social Credit, and a candidate in this year’s general election. “Unfortunately all the public get told is that we need to borrow more money.”READ MORE:* Election 2020: How will Taranaki candidates vote in the cannabis, end of life referendums? * Election 2020: Candidate takes second crack at Whanganui seat win* Election 2020: Values drive political hopeful's bid for Whanganui seatThe octogenarian is contesting the Whanganui seat, which includes Stratford and South Taranaki, at October 17’s election and through her campaigning hoped to encourage understanding and debate on the topic of the economy. After moving to Whanganui from Gisborne 18 months ago, Smith spoke to Social Credit members there and decided to put herself forward to stand at the general election.

Source: Stuff September 01, 2020 00:00 UTC