Hamilton West election: Opportunity’s Blair Smith prioritises living costs and infrastructure

Waikato Herald

4 Nov, 2026 11:35 PM4 mins to read

Opportunity’s Hamilton West candidate, Blair Smith, is a critical care paramedic and also teaches paramedics at Australian Catholic University.

As part of our 2026 general election coverage, the Waikato Herald has caught up with candidates standing for National, Labour, and the Opportunity Party in Hamilton West. Here, we talk to Opportunity candidate Blair Smith.

Tackling the cost of living and ensuring infrastructure keeps up with the city’s rapid growth