September 3, 2014
localmatters.co.nz/Features/Election
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GENERAL election Guide September 20 Your guide to the candidates in this year’s general election
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The Candidates Rodney Eric Bolt,
Labour Party
Anton Heyns,
Conservative
Beth Houlbrooke, ACT NZ
Parties of the left and the right are battling it out for the seat of Rodney; although it is seen as a safe blue ribbon seat, sitting National MP Mark Mitchell says he takes nothing for granted. In 2011, National captured 53 per cent of the electorate votes cast and close to 62 per cent of the party vote. Key issues raised by Rodney voters on the campaign trail this election include how growth can be managed sustainably, the need for better urban planning, and infrastructure such as roads and public transport. Wider concerns, such as the growing gap between rich and poor, freshwater quality and the sale of
land to overseas buyers are also putting candidates on the spot. Local Matters raised these questions, and more, with each Rodney candidate. In this feature, the six candidates, Anton Heyns (Conservative), Eric Bolt (Labour), Malcolm McAll (Greens), Mark Mitchell (National), Tracey Martin (NZ First), Beth Houlbrooke (Act) introduce themselves and discuss the issues.* For pre-election news, and results, visit localmatters.co.nz/Features/ Election2014 *The candidates are presented in random order generated by a draw.
Malcolm McAll,
Green Party
Tracey Martin,
NZ First Party
Mark Mitchell,
National Party*
Northland Key Dates 3 September
Advance and overseas voting starts
19 September
Advance voting ends Last day to enrol for the election
20 September – Polling Day
Polling places open from 9am to 7pm Preliminary results released progressively from 7pm on electionresults.govt.nz.
4 October
Official results declared
David Clendon,
Green Party
Craig Nelson,
ACT NZ
Willow-Jean Prime, Labour Party Ken Rintoul,
Focus NZ
Murray Robertson, Independent Mike Sabin,
National Party*
Mel Taylor,
Conservative
Glen Timms, Money Free Party David Wilson,
Democrats for Social Credit
* Sitting members
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