Politics
Local elections face collapse amid candidate shortages and rising abuse
“What is the payoff? Because you’re potentially going to be subject to abuse and quite a lot of pressure.”
August 5, 2025
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“What is the payoff? Because you’re potentially going to be subject to abuse and quite a lot of pressure.”
“They give their money to an organisation that produces a document calling anyone who’s not trans a fascist and a Nazi, and it’s published on the police website.”
“…specific kaitiakitanga requirements when handling Māori information.”
“The cabal of middle-class white women were the most ferocious enforcers of all things Māori…”
“Unwavering commitment” to two democratic states.
“An unequal competition.”
Summarised by Centrist The government’s Electoral Amendment Bill, which passed its first reading in Parliament,
“A figure of fun.”
