National’s new candidate in Nelson

from Nelson Magazine - March 2023

Spotlight on Golden Bay

Blair Cameron, 31, has been selected as the National Party candidate in Nelson at this year’s general election.

Who is Blair Cameron?

I’m aspirational for Nelson and ready to fight for the opportunity to make the region even better as Nelson’s MP in Chris Luxon’s energised National Party team.

Like so many Kiwis, I returned to New Zealand in 2020 after years working overseas. In my time away, I held roles at Princeton University, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Leadership Academy for Development at Stanford University.

A lot of my work has focused on finding ways to improve the performance of the public sector – something I know National is focused on, whether that’s in improving our kids’ education outcomes, delivering better health services, restoring law and order or strengthening our economy to reduce the cost of living and lift incomes.

I set up base in Nelson-Tasman as my mother moved here after several years in Canterbury, where I was raised. I quickly fell in love with the region and everything it has to offer. I’m an outdoors person and enjoy kayaking, going to the beach and tramping in Nelson Tasman’s incredible national parks – whether that’s going for a day trip along the Abel Tasman Coast Track or visiting my favourite tramping hut in the country up at Lake Angelus.

I also enjoy harness racing and rugby, though a knee injury a few years back has stopped me from playing. But there is good news on the rugby front: despite being born a Cantabrian, I’ve switched sides and now cheer on the Tasman Mako.

What will your campaign involve?

My priority is getting out and meeting as many people across Nelson as I can to hear about the issues that matter to them.

I’ll be highly visible, approachable and active in our community. You’ll see me at local events and knocking on doors across Nelson working hard to earn the right to represent our beautiful slice of New Zealand.

I’m absolutely committed to being a strong local advocate for people in Nelson and encourage people to get in touch with me any time. I can’t wait to meet you all.

Authorised by B.Cameron, 544 Waimea Rd, Nelson.