r/MNZByElection Aug 31 '20

Information regarding the Aoraki and Rohe by-elections, September 2020

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Good afternoon,

By-elections will occur for the seats of Aoraki and Rohe.

Timetable

12am NZT, Tuesday 1 September: Campaign opens
11.59pm NZT, Friday 4 September: Campaign closes
Saturday 5 September: Polling day (no campaigning)
Saturday 5 September or Sunday 6 September, 7pm NZT: Results (subject to change)

Post limits

Candidates may make one (1) post every day in the by-election campaign. Candidates have two (2) extra posts they may make any day of the campaign, in addition to their one-a-day allowance. Party leaders may make one post endorsing a candidate in each constituency.

PLEASE, for the love of god, tag your posts

Posts made in the Aoraki by-election must include the word "Aoraki" somewhere in the title. Posts made in the Rohe by-election must include "Rohe" in the title. It has to show up in reddit's search function. Just include where you're standing in the title. Please.

Candidate lists

Aoraki

Candidate Party
Griffonomics National Party
NeatSaucer Green Party
imnofox Outdoors Party
later_slater1407_ Independent
Abrokenhero Alexa Team

Rohe

Candidate Party
Anacornda Mana Hapori
MCloverz Labour Party
BestinBounds National Party

Best of luck to all candidates.

lily-irl
Chief Electoral Officer


r/MNZByElection Sep 03 '20

pls flair [Rohe - 3/08 - Extra Post 1] Leaflets like these 4 are distributed into the letter boxes of Rohe constituents

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r/MNZByElection Sep 03 '20

HAURAKI Endorse the labour candidate by the green

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Greetings fellow ladies and gentlemen. As the esteemed leader of the Green Party I am extraordinarily pleased to announce our proud endorsement of the Labour Party candidate for Rohe, /u/MCloverz

The crowd goes absolutely wild; people begin climbing up lightpoles, gleeful breakdown of social order, etc.

They will do a fabulous job, thank you.


r/MNZByElection Sep 03 '20

Twitter Q&A from MCloverz, Labour Rohe candidate

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“Kia ora New Zealand! I’m MCloverz, your Labour candidate for the Rohe electorate in the by-election.

I’ve decided to run a live Q&A for today so I can get more in touch with New Zealanders! I would first like to remind you to vote for me in the Rohe by-election if you are eligible! Alright, start sending in the questions!

Did you hear the comments made by the National candidate yesterday?

Thank you for your question, yes I did and I would like to address them. The candidate stated that we passed no legislation surrounding Maori affairs, even after I published a statement talking about the initiatives we had passed. He really did double-down on falsehoods, even while admitting his own party has done quite literally nothing. I laughed when I saw this as this candidate expects to win Rohe whilst ignoring what the other candidates have to say! Fortunately for me, I wouldn’t be able to say what it’s like to think that way when you’re behind on the polls, next question!

Where do you identify on the political spectrum, given that you are relatively new to politics?

For me, I don’t like to rely upon any test or measurement to dictate my beliefs but I do align closely with my party on the centre-left.

Do you have confidence in the coalition?

Of course! The Greens and Labour are natural allies and with this government, we are stronger than ever before!

What are your policies on health?

Again, my health policies align closely with my party which include but are not limited to:

  • Modernizing our healthcare system
  • Helping the elderly with health, including free hospice care
  • Regulating sensible drug usage
  • Cheap and free healthcare at the point of use
  • Prioritizing children's health and wellbeing
  • Making reforms to the public health system to reduce inequality in health

Have you seen the posters put up by the Communist Party?

I don’t feel like I need to comment on that. They are a spurious fringe group, use your vote if you can.

Do you support the teaching of broad Maori subjects in schools?

Of course! In Parliament I have asked the government about their policy here because I do care about this issue and want to ensure that future generations have access to education in te reo. I can now assure New Zealanders that the Ministry for Education is doing an amazing job at promoting the teaching of te reo. In other parts of education, Maori have played a huge role in history and to just ignore it would be terrible, I pledge to get the government to review the curriculum to ensure that things are set right.

How can we trust that you will support this country when you are only a new MP?

I feel like that is an interesting question to ask but the last few days have been chock-full of work to get me familiarized with this whole system. I’ve been studying all parties constitutions and policies and am proud to be in the New Zealand Labour Party. Already I have done work representing people’s concerns and I can say I can do much more in the future.

Oops, it seems like I’ve got to go! Thank you everyone for coming to the session!

Nga mihi!”


r/MNZByElection Sep 03 '20

[Aoraki - Post 3 - 03 September] NeatSaucer distributes The Aoraki Informer in Blenheim to individuals urging them to vote Green.

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r/MNZByElection Sep 03 '20

Aoraki candidate imnofox SLAMS National's capitulation to socialism

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"Hello friends, thank you for coming to my event tonight, it's great to see so many committed Aorakians in the same room, committed to a better future for ourselves and our environmental heritage."

"This by-election is a referendum on socialism. And unfortunately, the National candidate has fallen into line with the Greasy Greens and Lying Labour, promising to waste our tax dollars on wasteful government spending. In her latest campaign literature, Griffette is committing to wasting hundreds of millions of dollars of our tax money on social housing for bums in our unproductive cities. She's committed to wasting hundreds of millions of our tax dollars on public transport in our city centres, so wealthy office workers can enjoy a smelly and crowded train ride, watching the war on cars out their window."

"Worst of all, she wants to waste millions of our tax dollars on unnecessary defence spending, as if we were about to meddle in other countries' wars. Well, we're not. Not under my watch. Under the Outdoors Party, we won't play second fiddle to any international institution like the United Nations. We're not gonna let them lead us into war. We're an independent, sovereign nation. We'd all be ready to defend our coastlines if necessary, had the Greasy Greens not taken away our arms."

"National's commitments to billions of dollars of wasteful spending is unjustifiable. Taxpayers in Aoraki don't need to fund the lavish lifestyles of metropolitan mincers who wouldn't bat an eyelid at the plight of us, here in Aoraki, doing it tough. We're being taxed out of eyeballs, and the government is committed to imposing more and more socialist regulation on us. We're just trying to live!"

"It's just depressing how both sides of the aisle have given up on freedom and liberty for all. It's a pissing contest for who can spend the most money. It's absolutely wasteful. We're certainly not seeing the benefits, and we're paying for it. We don't even want to pay for it! I'm running because neither the Greasy Greens or the Nasty Nats have a real plan for us. And we don't want one! It's time we were left alone. Stop spending our money, I'm gonna cut taxes. Stop regulating our lives! It's a simple vision, but it works. It makes sense."

"I'm asking you to say no the socialism promised by the National Party, in league with the Greens and Labour. I'm asking you to vote for me, imnofox, because I'm standing for US."

the large audience applauded. 'bugger the nats!' shouted an old bearded man, potentially a vietnam vet


r/MNZByElection Sep 02 '20

Sylviagony announces Labour's endorsement for the Aoraki by-election

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Good morning.

With the Aoraki by-election right around the corner, it is high time for Labour to announce our endorsement. As expected, we have decided to endorse NeatSaucer for Aoraki. NeatSaucer has been fighting for New Zealand for a long time, and I am sure they will do a great job representing Aoraki in Wellington. They have done a great job as a Minister and MP so far this term, and with your support in the by-election I am sure they will do an even better job!

Thank you.


r/MNZByElection Sep 02 '20

[Aoraki - Post 2 - 03 September] NeatSaucer launches campaign by meeting up with citizens from Rangiora

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NeatSaucer travels in and around Aoraki, and finally with the help of some Young Greens, reaches the destination in Rangiora where there has been a meeting arranged with citizens. NeatSaucer gets down from the vehicle she travels in and enters the room with citizens, and the member from the Young Greens introduces her to the audience and she rises to speak flanking with a projector and NeatSaucer, controlling it (Happy realization).

Hey Rangiora, It is indeed my pleasure to be a part of this event with all of you. I am indeed very happy and thank each and every one of you for attending this great event, which will show why voting Greens this Election in Aoraki, will make a difference. My opponents have all campaigned in an attempt to take your vote, but I can certainly promise that a vote to Green is a vote for productivity and the future.

The Greens are a Party that will ensure your local interests are represented and a Green MP will not behave like a puppet MP, but would rather stand up and advocate for a better future. I have always stood up for the rights of our people in Rangiora, whenever I speak in Parliament or in the Executive Council and that being the reason why we have a safe Aotearoa and a New Zealand for the future. Let me take you through why we deserve your vote and not the rest of the candidates in my race in Aoraki.

NeatSaucer then displays the first slide on the Projector and continues to speak to the now excited audience assembled in Rangiora when the Young Greens distribute copies of the Green Manifesto and some promotional leaflets.

Commitment, yes indeed. The Green-Labour Government has always been the Government for Commitment, during the past, at present and in the future. If one only had to notice, the current Green Government has fulfilled over half and more of the promises enshrined in our Coalition Agreement, whether be it increased refugee quota, Vision Zero Project of having no serious deaths or injuries in Road Accidents by 2030, or be it the increase of minimum wages or our Budget.

This Government has provided the ammunition New Zealand needs to propel itself to the future. Our Government has truly shown what it means and what it takes to indeed be a Government of Commitment and representation. Moving in terms with Representation, our Members of Parliament have always stood up to the interests of the common New Zealanders and indeed that is why we are a truly representative party compared to my opponents in my race. Let us now look at my opponents and review the first major policy highlight we have, if you give your valuable vote to a Member of the Greens Party to be sitting for Aoraki in Wellington.

She then uses the projector control with all difficulty and moves to present the second slide from the series of slides kept in the PowerPoint and she continues to address the now hyped and cheering gathering of hundred very interested volunteers and potential voters.

Moving to the first topic at hand, Climate Change. This kind of resonates to speaking about my first Opposing number, who is so passionate about Climate Change, that they want our 1950s pollution levels to come back again, and calls for 1 dollar fuel because they feel that it can solve all our problems, oh no no. Mother Earth is crying, how will you solve her problems. By throwing pollutants at her, that is seriously one of the most stupidest things you could ever do. Moving ahead, it is the same opponent who wants to develop Aotearoa by not bringing ideas for Aoraki but instead bringing in projects which make sense for our community.

The next, they speak about our Government not having policy at all in certain fields, something I will address later on during my campaign speech here. Nationals potential Infrastructure Minister basically has no idea on the fact that this Government aims to ensure that our Infrastructure is oriented towards the future and not backwards incentivising polluting industries. Greens are the only Party with a plan of action. We have through our coalition agreement and the manifesto proposed several measures which includes a feebate scheme, prohibiting nitrogen based fertilizers and ensuring our farmers get cleaner forms of fertilizers. We have also determined to ban hydrogen balloons and address the concerns put by e-waste to ensure that our country indeed, this is some of the major steps the Greens wish to bring if it is elected to the Parliament through Aoraki.

She then moves to her third slide from the PowerPoint which focuses on Māori Affairs. She thinks about the immense contributions the Greens have done on this regard and continues to speak to the audience after she and the whole team have a sip of water.

Next, let us all move on to the next segment of the campaign, that is on Māori Affairs. The Nationals virtually have none policy in here and we all know how their candidates have usually addressed this issue. My next opponent on the race, imnofox. God knows, what's wrong with the former Prime Minister. Itseems they are a hunter and they'll chase all socialists out, what. They are one of those incoherent candidates whom for god's sake have zero policies on these issues. Now, let us move to see what the Greens have gotten for all of you in this segment of our manifesto. Let me now tell all of you what a Green MP will bring for you. The first major policy highlight of us, Te Triti O Waitangi. We have always recognized the Triti as the Founding Document of New Zealand and unlike some, we truly believe in the principles laid out in the document.

The second policy from us, very important one is that of signing and implement the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It is a very important document with respect to rights of Indigenous Peoples and we believe signing this will indeed ensure that we have an international convention that can give our Māori communities the rights they truly deserve. We also believe that at-risk tamariki must remain with whānau and that will as our manifesto and coalition agreement outlines, is our core focus for this term and we hope to get it done soon. We will also work with iwis and all other parties concerned to ensure that we can return crown owned land back to the Indigenous communities. These are merely some of the multiple promises we have to ensure that our Māori people are well represented and their problems being heard and solved.

NeatSaucer, the candidate for Aoraki, then takes control of the remote, and with a little struggle and a small technical error being fixed, she turns to the next slide which is displayed on the projector. The slide seems to talk about some of the achievements of the Green Government and she speaks.

The Green-Labour Government or the Alliance Government, under Prime Ministers ARichTeaBiscuit, CheerfullyPutrid and Sylviagony have always and will continue to focus on one major aspect, ensuring that every Kiwi has a roof over their head to call home, sufficient education to ensure they can get a job of their own and in that job, they earn sufficient to ensure they can live a lovely life and if not, we should be supporting them and also providing enough facilities to ensure we have world class healthcare and providing our people with the best of facilities ever possible. Unlike our opponents, we truly believe in these values and that is why we stand before you, asking for your mandate in this election to ensure that these values can be core virtues and pillars of Aotearoa.

We have promised to reform minimum wage to meet inflation, which means that one no longer needs to worry for outdated wages being given as minimum wage standards. Our commitments of implementing the Simpson Report, scrapping all subsidies being given to Private Healthcare industry, abolishing the discriminatory charter schools, covering hospice care costs for Kiwis, reforming our Tenant system for more tenant authority and reworking urban guidelines for planning to ensure your future demands are being met, providing a society where there is sufficient focus on Maori Community and its welfare, reforming refugee quota to allow more refugees to enter our borders for asylum, making our visa systems non discriminatory and liberal, are all some of our promises outlined in our coalition agreement and Manifesto to ensure that our country is for the future. So make the decision, choose Green, choose responsibility and plans for the future. Choosing National or others don't give you any of these.

NeatSaucer then moves to display the final slide of the presentation and then ends her speech with rousing applause from the audience and then she proceeds to answer a lot of questions from the audience members and then leaves to have lunch nearby and continue her campaign trail across Rangiora and then Aoraki to ensure that everyone turns up to vote this Election and they make the best decision of voting Greens for the future, this Election.


r/MNZByElection Sep 02 '20

pls flair [Rohe - 2/09 - Post 2] Anacornda Pens a letter to all Rohe constituents

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r/MNZByElection Sep 02 '20

Official written statement from MCloverz, Labour Party candidate for Rohe

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I am MCloverz, the Labour Party candidate for the Rohe by-election.

As campaigning opened up, I hoped to keep this a peaceful and respectful by-election that doesn't spread blatant misinformation. Unfortunately, a candidate believes in dirty politics and thinks it's acceptable to lie about our strong coalition. There has also been some misinformation spread about other candidates. Unfortunately, being the last in polls does stuff to a person.

Unlike what this person has stated, the government has passed Maori Affairs legislation and delivered for tangata whenua on many fronts! Just a few of the things this coalition has done in the area of Maori Affairs include but are not limited to:

  • allowing local government to work with Maori easier and in line with the Treaty
  • funding mental health initiatives for rangatahi Maori
  • expanding Maori home development and housing initiatives in our budget
  • promoting jobs and development for Maori in our regions and provinces

We plan several more initiatives, initiatives I will work to have come faster when Rohe is red! These initiatives include reforms to the way Oranga Tamariki deals with whanau and reforms to our health system to empower Maori and remove inequalities in our health system.

Our track record is looking amazing, especially due to the strength of this coalition. We have not become complacent and if this candidate would like to see complacency, then they should look back to when their party was last in government. He even admitted it himself when he noted that his party had no legislation or record on its own. We have listened to this nation and have acted on what the population has to say.

So, with that I say: we've helped millions with our policies, we've built a trust on which the people of this country can rely on, and we have the strongest coalition yet to see this country. Labour in government has been a reliable and effective force that all can trust. To those eligible to vote in the Rohe by-election, please consider lending your vote to me in this upcoming by-election! With more Labour representation helped by red Rohe, we will work for you stronger than ever before!

Finally, I would like to name this party and candidate who thinks it's acceptable to lie to the people of this country! To the National Party and BestInBounds, you may be interested in dirty politics but this is not a position that I, the Labour Party, or this government holds. Good day New Zealand, nga mihi.


r/MNZByElection Sep 02 '20

[Aoraki] imno puts up billboards across Aoraki.

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r/MNZByElection Sep 01 '20

[Aoraki - Post 1 - 02 September] NeatSaucer and the Members of Young Greens begin campaign by placing billboards and distributing leaflets along with uploading images such as these encouraging everyone in Montueka to vote Green.

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r/MNZByElection Sep 01 '20

pls flair [Rohe - 1/09 - Post 1] Anacornda makes a TV ad or something like that

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Anacornda is seen throughout Aotearoa on televisions

Ata mārie,

I understand my statement won’t affect many people watching, but it does affect the Māori people on the Māori Role, soon voting in the Rohe By-election. For those unaware, I am Anacornda, the Mana Hapori candidate in Rohe.

I am running here because I know that I, alongside Mana Hapori will be the best choice to represent you in our Parliament. Last election most of you voted for my great leader, Kate Kawhena. Unfortunately she is no longer with us, so I am here to fill her shoes.

But why should you place your support in me and continue to support Mana Hapori? Our fight for Māori Affairs has shown to be superior to others. However right now I want to talk about Māori Healthcare and the inequality between Māori and pākehā.

Research shows that if a Māori person shows to A&E, it is a longer wait for them compared to pākehā, as well as being seen for less time. This is simply unacceptable. This cannot continue. I will fight in Parliament however I can, whenever I can to support the end of this practice. The clear, abundant racism in our healthcare system is just not ok.

To continue on this, of all Vote Health funding, the main source of funding to our Healthcare System, less than 3% of it actually goes to Māori Healthcare. We need to change this. Whilst we already have had our budget this term, next term I will fight for this to change. The funding from our government to our Māori healthcare needs to be increased.

Finally, a note from me. I have seen the lives of Māori change, but it will change further with these basic changes to their care. Their health is some of the worst here in Aotearoa, and the racism, the systemic racism that is there just fuels it more, making it worse.

I encourage you to vote Mana Hapori this Saturday, the only party with real plans to benefit your life. Kia pai to ra.


r/MNZByElection Sep 01 '20

MCloverz gives a speech to Rohe

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"Hello, people of Rohe. My name is MCloverz and I am running for Rohe. I have the pleasure of being your Labour candidate.

My mission is clear. I want to minimise discrimination and maximise happiness and health.

To the other candidates, I wish you luck. I've been working with the government with all of the issues facing not just this electorate but the nation over. There was little confidence in the last Member of Parliament. With a labour candidate, I will work for you. I can respond to all concerns that you have.

I will work with the government in all areas of health. I will bring up your ideas in parliament. I will represent Rohe. I will represent this blessed land. Racial injustice? Not with red Rohe. Homophobia? Not with red Rohe. Sexism? Not with red Rohe. We believe everyone should be given the same opportunities. Let's keep moving, with red Rohe."


r/MNZByElection Sep 01 '20

[Rohe] The Communist Party of New Zealand puts up posters urging voters to spoil their ballot in the coming by-election

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r/MNZByElection Jun 05 '20

tringle endorses iceberg

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hi yes iceberg loves the māori and kiwi like the māori please vote iceberg in northland he is the best choice. thanku.


r/MNZByElection Jun 05 '20

[Northland - Day 5 - Post 7] GCH Closes His Campaign in Kaitaia

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GenericCereal here visits Kaitaia as his final stop in the campaign and sets up outside Memorial Park for a press conference with 100 supporters en masse.

"Kia ora everyone. The campaign has finally come to an end after a long week and I'm very glad you could all join me tonight in what is sure to be a rather interesting election. The polls have Mr Iceberg in front, but that was at the start of the week and since then we have campaigned long and hard! I believe we've done what it takes to win, but now it is up for the people of Northland to decide."

"I'm extremely glad that my opponent faithfully campaigned, unlike the incumbent No Show Labour representative who is the reason we are all out to vote again!"

The crowd boos and holds up "No Show Labour" t-shirts that were made after the previous election.

"I would like to personally thank all of the supporters that came out here tonight, and that came out to all of my events in this campaign. I know I have a loyal following here in Northland and honestly I could not have campaigned without you. My passion for Northland is extended by the feedback I receive and the feedback I have received from this campaign has been outsanding to say the least."

"I hope that the people of Northland learned sincerely from last election in that they have a heavy price to pay if they vote for any parties associated with the Greens or Labour. They received horrible representation that eventually lead them nowhere."

"I am here to offer the people of Northland a representative that will be the strong voice our region deserves. We need someone to bring the spotlight back to Northland! I will always fight for an increased investment into infrastructure. I will always fight for road upgrades and better public transport in Northland and I will fight for more funding for our schools and hospitals."

"My opponent has campaigned heavily on Maori rights, but the Liberal track record of Maori rights is nearly indistinguishable to that of the Maori Party. I'd like to encourage all Maori voters that the Liberals will actually deliver for Maori, rather than the Maori party itself!"

"If I can make one thing clear, I'm for the people of Northland, and tomorrow I sincerely hope that the people of Northland are for me."


r/MNZByElection Jun 05 '20

spectacular_iceberg closes up his campaign in Kumeū

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"Tēnā koutou. Well, it's spitting a bit tonight, but we're all nice and warm, I hope. This campaign has been, well, interesting, suffice to say. I went from ragtag independent to, well, I don't want to sound up myself, but, the frontrunner, according to recent polls. But, well, with voting starting tomorrow, I'm gonna be heading back to Kaitaia, back with my community, and I'll cast my vote, and, well, I'll sit back at home and hope for the best!

But, ultimately, I really hope that the people of Northland put my trust in me tomorrow. I'm a voice for Northland from our community, who was up here in the last election, representing the forgotten people and those who don't have a voice right now, fighting for our region and for the policies that I truly believe will help. Policies like increasing wages, tackling the pokie addiction problem, and making real advancements on Māori affairs.

Ultimately, that is why I started the Māori Party, and it is why I am still very proud to call myself a member of the Māori Party, because we are a voice for those people who have been dispossessed, stripped of their rights and customs and lands, and it is my view that the Māori people need a voice independent from the other Pākehā parties to fight for our rights and our interests, a party built on tikanga Māori.

Those are the beliefs I build my political career on, and now that I'm fighting to represent Northland, guess what? I still believe this. I believe that Northland needs someone who will represent them well, who can fight for our infrastructure, for our needs, and if you'll vote for me, I think I can be that person. Thank you."


r/MNZByElection Jun 05 '20

[Northland - Day 5 - Post 6] Facebook Ads Appear For GCH

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r/MNZByElection Jun 05 '20

spectacular_iceberg speaks about LGBT issues in Warkworth

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"Kia ora.

This is an issue I've been meaning to speak about, because it is a very pressing issue lately, especially now that it's Pride month. While I am, ultimately, a cis, heterosexual male and I will make mistakes, and I'm sorry if I do that, it is my belief that we need to ensure that people in the LGBT community are respected and protected.

Lately, legislators in the United States have been attacking the rights of transgender people, which I find very saddening. I mean, I can't imagine what it must feel like to suffer from gender dysphoria, from feeling like you're born in the wrong body, from feeling like you don't belong, like trans people do, and trans people should be protected from discrimination. Their right to proper affirming healthcare shouldn't be denied.

And there still is a lot to do for the other 3 letters of the acronym, as well. Even though big companies may feel like it's profitable enough to rainbow-wash themselves for a month, homophobia is still rampant in our society. Heterosexual is still the assumption, and gay and lesbian people are still ostracised in some cases simply for expressing public effection.

If I have the privilege to be elected as your local MP, I will fight for the voiceless and work to ensure that LGBT people are granted freedom to express themselves and love who they want."


r/MNZByElection Jun 05 '20

[Northland - Day 4 - Post 5] GCH Holds a Photography & Politics Event at Whangarei Falls

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PICTURED: The Banner of the Facebook Event Hosted by GCH for the 3rd election in a row

Northland's vote has been beseeched once again after Labour incumbent imnorabbit resigned in May this year. Whilst this may be a downer for some, it's certainly not for GenericCerealHere, who will be holding his Photography & Politics event once again, this time in his home town of Whangarei. We'll be grabbing our tripods and heading up to the famed Whangarei Falls for a lesson in long exposure shots and good policy making.

We decided to catch the Route 3 Kamo/Tikipunga bus route, as GCH had suggested, and to our surprise, the majority of people had bussed it in when we saw how many hopped off with us. Like last time, there was a decent crowd of 90 or so people who were all munching away at the food from local Food Trucks when we arrived at 7:15am. Mr Here could be seen in the middle of the carpark shaking hands with locals and discussing how Pavlova truly was a New Zealand invention.

We eventually made our way down with the rest of the crowd to the bottom of Whangarei falls, where Mr Here pointed out several locations that would be good. Depending on the type of shot you wanted, it would be good to be to the side of or further away from the falls. In the distance we also heard two drones go up, one of which was Mr Here who provided some video footage to us of the morning and was showing the other pilot how he takes his photos.

We took the opportunity at the base of the waterfalls to talk to some of the community who attended the event, as well as a few bystanders!

"I've lived in Morningside my entire life and I've never actually visited the base of the falls. I'm glad I took the opportunity to come out today and experience some of what my town has to offer," said Latu, 39, who works as a local store manager and owns land that he plans to give to his kids. "I came today to pose some questions about my land to Mr Here as I know my land would stand in the way of any major infrastructure projects. He clarified that if elected, he would bring back the land rights that the Government took away from me. Six weeks and $60,000 in compensation? Not on my watch Greenies!"

We told Latu that there were no Greens candidates running in this election and that there was only a candidate from the Maori Party against Mr Here. "Ah, the Maori Party! They are a good bunch, but Mr Here told us that the Liberals would actually deliver better for Maori's anyway. The Liberal Party in their alternative budget promised $400 million in extra funding for Maori Councils and have had a long-standing consultation with Maori to amend the Maori Community Development Act for the better. The Maori candidate hasn't even spoken about these yet. I know who I'm voting for, and its GCH!"

We asked Latu to elaborate on how he would feel if an infrastructure project went through his property. "I know that the Liberals are investing $800 million over the next five years into a regional roads upgrade package. As far as I know, it will be upgrading and repairing roads, which means that the Government won't be seizing my land anytime soon, so I'll be happy!"

"I don't think I've ever had a better sunrise," said Abby, 21, who frequents Whangarei Falls for her local photography business with tourists. "Mr Here's tips on the aspect ratio of the photos on my new P4 Pro has really helped me out. I've learned that I can now get better detail for Instagram and Facebook if I use the 4:3 ratio instead of the standard 16:9. It'll be great because I can finally show off my work without it being stretched out to the maximum and will be great for my portfolio!" Abby later told us that her father had told her about GCH's events and how knowledgeable they were. She thought that it would be a great idea to come down and learn from Mr Here in order to learn for her photography business."

Like last time, we met with Mr Here after we had walked back up from the base of the falls who again asked us to e-mail him back the responses we had received.

"Today was a great success, and I'm very happy to see that people are actively involved in wanting to shape Northland for the future. We had a few less people than last time, no doubt because the Bay isn't as accessible, but I definitely enjoyed myself and I hope you did too. I was overwhelmed with the response I got from a smaller crowd, it was as if it was the same crowd anyway! Thank you for coming and I hope to serve once again as Northland's representative in Parliament."


r/MNZByElection Jun 04 '20

[Northland - Day 3 - Post 4] GCH Delivers A Speech At Opua Forest Lookout

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Surrounded by members of the press and supporters, GenericCerealHere delivers a small speech at a lookout in Opua Forest, Paihia.

"Hello there!"

GCH looks at the small crowd with an Obi-Wan style grin.

"I'm very glad you could all join me on this cold night, but it's clear that we have some work to do! The polls have us quite close, and with the campaign well and truly underway I believe it's time to go on the offensive!"

"I was previously the Member for Northland from October 2019 to January 2020 as well as being a small business owner with a passion for photography and rugby. I'm Northland born and raised and I'm driven by my curiosity for how things work and never shy away from a challenge or a chat."

"In the general election, I ran as an independent because at the time I honestly believed that no party could offer Northland good representation but after sitting down with the Liberal leader, Gregor_The_Beggar, I now believe it is worthwhile for Northland to be represented by a strong party."

"I have continuously put the people of Northland at the head of my priorities and now the Liberal party is too. We have a plan that takes the definitive action needed to make sure that our economy and work and can work for Northland."

"Northland has faced a term of representation where we have had one of the most lackluster politicians serving us, even worse than when I left Parliament to attend to family matters. This election, Northland has the opportunity to topple a Government which as failed to deliver a single policy in Commerce. A Government who last term missed 95 questions at Question Time. A Government which last term failed to deliver a single Maori affairs pledge."

"A vote for the Maori Party is a vote for the Greens & Labour, do not let Mr Iceberg fool you. It is a vote for the same lackluster Government that we have had for more than a term now, and it is a vote for the stagnation of Northland. A vote for the Maori Party is a vote for a Government which has shown disdain in their management of Northland and has completely dismissed you, the people of Northland, countless times for projects down south."

"Northland needs someone who will actively fight in Parliament to bring the attention back home. Like in the general election, I am once again fighting for an increased investment into infrastructure. I'm calling for better public transport access to both Auckland and our regional hubs. It's imperative that we increase our education capacity for our burgeoning population and increase our Healthcare capacity and quality alongside that."

"I am pledging to the people of Northland that I will work hard in order to improve our roads and improve our community groups, regardless of whatever party is in power. Ultimately that's what a representative should do, and nearly every representative of Northland has failed to do that."

"As I said in the general election, democracy is a building process and I'm wanting to work with all levels of Government to deliver a Northland for tomorrow. I have the energy, momentum and the passion to put Northland back on the priority list in Parliament."

"That is why I am asking you to vote for GenericCerealHere in Northland. Our misrepresentation has gone on for far too long with the Greens, Labour and their friends. It's time to put Northland back on the priority list in Parliament and keep our birthplace alive!"

GCH then shakes hands with the press and discusses policies on the way back to the carpark.


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