Green Party to stand candidate in Northcote by-election
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 9:58 pm Press Release: Green Party
The Green Party Executive has decided to stand a candidate
in the upcoming Northcote by-election.
The Executive
made its decision following extensive consultation with the
local branch, Auckland province and other interested groups
in the party over recent weeks.
“The Northcote
by-election is an opportunity for the Green Party to promote
our early successes in Government while highlighting our
points of difference,” said Green Party Co-leader Marama
Davidson.
“The local branch was especially keen to
stand and use the campaign to celebrate the Green wins in
Government to date, while advocating for greater progressive
change on issues like health, housing, water and
transport.
“As is the case for any political party
it’s important we tell our story at election times and
provide voters with different options.”
The
party’s candidate for the by-election will be chosen at a
later
date.
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