MEDIA ADVISORY

David Hay, the Auckland mayoral candidate who announced his support for Phil Goff this morning, will make a brief statement to a mayoral candidates debate in Botany this evening. He will not participate in the full panel.

Details:
East City Wesleyan Church
219 Brushwood Drive, Botany
7:30 pm

Mr Hay welcomes the opportunity to apologise, to voters who have already voted for him, and explain his decision.

Media please note that Mr Hay has not "withdrawn" from the mayoral race, as that is legally impossible.

He remains a candidate for the mayoralty and people may still vote for him. Their vote will be no more wasted than it otherwise would have been, under Auckland's current voting system.

He also intends to speak at the AUSA Anti-Debate, being held in Shadows from 7:00 pm onward, after the Botany meeting.

Mr Hay strongly advocates for a change to Single Transferable Vote in Auckland, so voters can safely express their true preferences, and candidates don't feel the need to make awkward decisions, such as the one he announced today.

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