Generation Zero Launches Auckland By-Election Scorecards

Monday, 5 February 2018, 3:43 pm
Press Release: Generation Zero

Generation Zero Launches Auckland By-Election Scorecards

Generation Zero have Monday launched scorecards for council and local board candidates in the Auckland By-Elections.

“Our aim is to get more people voting in local elections, and to make an informed choice. We need bold, courageous politicians who will fight for our future. Our scorecards are designed to help voters know who those candidates are.” Auckland Campaign Lead Logan Elliott

The scores are reflections of candidates’ commitments to issues broadly related to climate change, based on their own statements provided to Generation Zero. The scorecards are available at www.aucklandelections.co.nz

Generation Zero sees these scores as a way to increase voter turnout, especially among young people.

“We believe the biggest cause of low voter turnout at local elections - more than apathy - is that potential voters feel uninformed. That is particularly true in these by-elections. These scorecards are our attempt to change that”.

“They are a work in progress, and we will continue to update the site as more candidates get back to us.”

“They are a simplification of complex and nuanced issues, but a necessary compromise to increase engagement with local government for all New Zealanders”.

Generation Zero works extensively on issues such as transport and urban planning, where there are opportunities to reduce carbon emissions.

“Local Government is hugely important. Councils are able to drastically reduce our carbon emissions and increase the liveability of our cities by encouraging public and active transport, and the building of sustainable, energy-efficient homes and workplaces.”

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