Watch the Local Focus video to see all of Rutherford’s answers on a range of questions.
Tom Rutherford will stand in this year’s general election as the National Party’s candidate for the Bay of Plenty electorate.
At just 26, the Bay of Plenty resident says he’s ready to step into the shoes of outgoing MP Todd Muller, who is not seeking re-election.
The cost of living, transport and crime were Rutherford’s biggest issues going into the election.