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Thursday, 28 August 2008, 9:45 am
Press Release: Democrats for Social Credit

Media Release

Wednesday 27th August 2008

‘Democrats for Social Credit’ Presid ent Neville Aitchisontoday released the Party’s list of candidates for the 2008 Election.

“I’m proud to announce the DSC’s list of candidates: our talented line-up features a dynamic combination of youth and experience. It reflects the indicative vote of our members and represents a strong, credible alternative for voters” said Mr Aitchison.

“Candidates will promote the DSCplan for a radical transformation of the present debt-based financial system. They will tell voters about our practical social credit programme of new economics for a modern New Zealandsociety.

“New Zealandneeds a 21st Century financial system to replace the flawed 300 year old system clung to by visionless political leaders. None of the parties in parliament can deliver that: they don’t even want to address the real cause of the present recession.

“There has never been a better time for DSCcandidates will energetically promote the Democrats for social credit alternative on the hustings” concluded Mr Aitchison.

Election ’08: DSC Party List

1. Stephnie de Ruyter Party Leader Christchurch

2. John Pemberton Deputy Leader Matamata

3. David Wilson Northland Candidate Paparoa

4. Katherine Ransom Tauranga Candidate Matamata

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5. Carolyn McKenzie HamiltonEast Candidate Hamilton

6. David Tranter List Only Hokitika

7. Heather M. Smith Whanganui Candidate Wanganui

8. Hessel van Wieren Waitaki Candidate Cromwell

9. Barry Pulford Tukituki Candidate Flaxmere

10. Dawn McIntosh DunedinSouth Candidate Dunedin

11. Iain Parker Taranaki-King Country Candidate Stratford

12. Nick McIlraith ChristchurchEast Candidate Christchurch

13. Ken Goodhue Whangarei Candidate Whangarei

14. John McCaskey Kaikoura Candidate Amberley

15. John Ring Wigram Electorate Christchurch

16. LesPort List Only Ngaruawahia

17. Bruce Stirling List Only Invercargill

18. Ross Weddell List Only Upper Hutt

19. Kelly Pemberton List Only Matamata

20. David Espin List Only KarapiroVillage

21. Ross Hayward List Only Woodend

22. John Steemson List Only Hamilton

23. Karl Hewlett List Only Wellington

24. BobFox List Only Rangiora

25. Malcolm Keoghan List Only Matamata

26. John Kilbride List Only Cambridge

27. Harry Alchin-Smith List Only Gisborne

28. Allen Cookson List Only Oxford

29. Alida Steemson List Only Wellington

30. Roger White List Only Invercargill

31. Garry Gribben List Only Christchurch

ENDS

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