I think all voters need to start making decisions about who they want in parliament after next year's general election.
While your local MPs may be saying their parties cannot do things for you now – next year they'll be tossing out the lollies to try and gain your vote.
So don't be fooled. Vote in candidates according to their merit, their work in the community; and due to their performances and impact in parliament during this term.
And vote in a government who, in your mind, gets the work done – not one that's just promising goodies because an election is coming up.
Take a look at Prime Minister John Key and Finance Minister Bill English hinting at a possible election-year sweetener via TV One news this week. How timely.
So come on voters, empower yourselves by making you mind up now - do you want the sweetener or do you want other achievements made by the next government.
K Morland, Tauranga City.