As we continue our countdown to the upcoming General election on the 17th October, as well as 2 referendums - On the recreational use of cannabis and the End of Life Choice Act 2019, we’re speaking with candidates from across the political spectrum, to help you, our 531pi community, make an informed decision come election day.

We’re joined now by Dr Anae Neru Leavasa, who will be standing for the Labour Party, in the Takanini electorate.

Dr Anae has lived in South Auckland for over 30 years. He is married and has a seven-year-old son.

After surviving metastatic bone cancer, Neru graduated from the University of Auckland Medical School and is now a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. He is a keen humanitarian, having been posted on two assignments in the Pacific with both the Red Cross and a doctor’s worldwide volunteer organisation. He has also served in rural farming communities as a GP.

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