Shanks disappointed but pleased for Party
Monday, 3 October 2005, 8:11 am
Press Release: New Zealand National Party
Shanks disappointed but pleased for Party
National
Party candidate Katrina Shanks says she is naturally
disappointed that special votes, counted today, resulted in
her losing her seat in Parliament.
“Clearly I am
disappointed I won’t be able to add my voice to the hugely
rejuvenated National Party line-up at this time.
“I’m particularly grateful for the work done by my
electorate team in Ohariu-Belmont, where we won the Party
vote in the electorate.
“I’m also pleased to have been
part of a highly successful National Party campaign and look
forward to continuing my close association with the Party,”
says Katrina Shanks.
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