Politics: A teenage perspective
Tomorrow, the Northcote by-election happens. So, what is a good or a bad result? An amazing result for Labour and terrible for the Nats would be if Labour’s Shanan Halbert wins Northcote. That shows huge support of the government in an electorate that is generally considered a safe National seat – and all that happening … Continue reading What constitutes good and bad in the Northcote by-election
Labour’s Northcote candidate Shanan Halbert got into a spat with Glenfield Mall in Northcote a week back. Labour was told that both parties were not allowed to campaign in the mall, however, the following day National’s candidate Dan Bidois posted pictures on social media of him campaigning there. Halbert went to Glenfield to try and … Continue reading Halbert vs Glenfield Mall
Two years ago, NZ First upset National by winning the Northland by-election. Now, the question is whether Labour can do the same thing in the Northcote by-election. Stuff reported: The Northcote by-election might look like a romp in the park for National – but in reality could be anyone’s. National launched its campaign in Northcote … Continue reading Northcote by-election Bridges’ first test
The Greens have announced that they will stand a candidate in the Northcote by-election against Labour’s Shanan Halbert and National’s Dan Bidois. The Greens were apparently tossing up about whether or not to run a candidate, mainly for financial reasons, apparently. However, there’s also the fact that had they not run a candidate, Labour’s Shanan … Continue reading A good decision by the Greens
