Hi, Chris Auchinvole is my name, and I have the privilege of being the Member of Parliament for West Coast-Tasman.

I was born in Scotland, but now live at Lake Brunner, on the West Coast, with my wife Elspeth. She is a born and bred West Coaster.

As well as looking after one of the largest electorates in the country, I am the chairperson of the Local Government and Environment Select Committee.