Northern Region Convention 2019
Sarah Fenwick – Deputy Regional Chair * Biography: I joined the National Party as a Young Nat when I first started university over seven years ago and have become increasingly involved ever since. I work in marketing for Sealord and beyond that enjoy my involvement in the National Party from meetings and planning to campaigning and events.
National Party Involvement: • • • • • • • •
Young Nats Member 2012-present Young Nats Ball Committee 2012 & 2018 Northern Young Nats Events Coordinator 2013-2015 Northern Young Nats Deputy Regional Chair 2015- 2016 Northern Young Nats Regional Chair 2016-May 2017 Botany Electorate Committee Member 2016- present Pakuranga Electorate Committee Member 2016-present Northern Deputy Regional Chair 2016-present
Other Interests: I have recently taken up running but this hard work is often undone with all the cheese and wine I enjoy going out to eat and drink with my friends. I also love organising events so feel free to get in touch if you would like to bounce ideas around!
How would you expect to help electorates and SIGs prepare for 2020? What 2-3 items are you specifically interested in taking leadership in?
2020 is going to be a challenge, but one we as a Party can be successful in. I have always believed the values of the National Party are fundamentally strong Kiwi values and I think educating and reminding New Zealanders of what we stand for at our core will be a big help to us. I would be interested in supporting electorates and SIGs engage, not just with their membership, but the wider community and constituents in a way that can secure their vote in 2020 either through comms, events, volunteering, or collaborative community initiatives. Our success in 2020 will come not only from a large membership base, but converting those members into a strong activist base to help spread our message and campaign for National in 2020. I would support electorates and SIGs with adding value to people to encourage them to give up their time and volunteer for National and ensuring we all have the teams in place ready to fight the good fight. Over the past year, electorates have been busy adjusting to opposition, focusing on policy and retaining our membership bases. But now our focus is shifting to the campaign and election 2020 and I hope to support electorates in this space.
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