Labour is relaxed about the Green Party’s
announcement that they will stand a candidate in the Mt
Albert by-election, says Labour’s 2017 Campaign Manager,
Andrew Kirton.
“We’re relaxed because Labour and
the Greens share similar views about how the National
government is failing Aucklanders.
“We’re really
looking forward to talking to locals in Mt Albert about the
National Party’s dismal record on housing, health,
transport, and crime. It’s just a shame that National
isn’t prepared to front up to the Mt Albert community and
explain their record.
“Labour will be taking
nothing for granted and intends to earn a new mandate for
our Mt Albert candidate by talking to the local community
and focussing on how a Labour-led government can build a
better New Zealand.”
Nominations for Labour’s
candidate to contest the Mt Albert by-election close on 12
January.
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