Media statement For immediate release Monday, 27 March
2006
Dunne: ORNZ announcement no surprise
United Future
leader Peter Dunne says Outdoor Recreation New Zealand's
announcement that its affiliation agreement with United
Future is over is hardly a surprise.
He says that the
agreement was only ever intended to last up until the time
of the 2005 election.
"The election was over 6 months ago
now, so all the ORNZ statement does is recognise the reality
we have been operating under since that time.
"Comments
about United Future's religious overtones are misplaced and
inaccurate.
"United Future has no religious affiliations
nor evangelistic agenda to push.
"That is the role of the
church, and it is not for a political party to do the
church's work for it.
"We seek the support of people on
the basis of our policies, not their religious affiliation
or commitment," says Mr
Dunne.
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