NZ First Will Not Stand Candidate in Christchurch East

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Tue Nov 05 2013 13:00:00 GMT+1300 (New Zealand Daylight Time)

NZ First Will Not Stand Candidate in Christchurch East

Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 3:40 pm
Press Release: New Zealand First Party

Rt Hon Winston Peters

New Zealand First Leader
5 November 2013

NZ First Will Not Stand Candidate in Christchurch East

New Zealand First has decided after long consideration not to stand a candidate in the Christchurch East by-election but will continue to push for a better deal for earthquake victims.

Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters says residents fighting for the restoration of their lives, their homes and their suburbs don’t need a political talkfest right now – they need action.

“There is something hollow about politicians parading around Christchurch trying to make political capital while some people live in garages without proper services.

“We will use the tens of thousands of dollars that a by-election campaign costs to promote a better deal for Christchurch and concentrate on making major changes for the better leading into the next election,” says Mr Peters.

ENDS

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