Watch the full Local Focus interview for Alex Cameron's views on the region's biggest issues, and our less important quickfire questions
Former representative badminton player Alex Cameron says it's his deep connection to Hawke's Bay which had made him run for Hastings District Council in the upcoming local elections.
"I want to give back to all the people who've given me so much in this community. But also, I look around and I see the issues that we have."
And he insists that when it comes to spending ratepayer dollars, he's a safe pair of hands
"I really value the ratepayers' money. I've got a lot of experience in financial management and governance and understand that the core functions of council is an integrated service delivery and protecting the natural environment."