RKBee DPF’s Kiwiblog comment... Final Mt Albert Results.
Peter (152): Rusty Kane, winner of the most ironically named party…
Ironic in that “The Peoples Choice Party it is surly not! the Peoples Choice. And the name Rusty Kane is ironic... In that Rusty he is not.. He was claimed to be the most awesomely named candidate. Who didn't know he had five family members living in Mt Albert.
Rusty Kane, winner of the most ironically named party…and most awesomely named candidate.
Now thats a headline none of the other candidates could aspire to or achieve.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
By-Election MP Expenses..
After reading that the main parties campaigning in the Mt Albert by-election had at least 34 MPs from outside Auckland using taxpayer-funded flights to travel north to support candidates in the Mt Albert by-election. It is know wonder that the smaller parties with their nil budgets got nil percentage of the vote. I would like to be the first Mt Albert by-election candidate to announce that I and “The People's Choice Party” did not use any taxpayer funded expenses for our campaign for the MT Albert by-election. And will be filing (Nil) on all our Returns of Candidate Election Expenses and Donations. A true reflection of our percentage of the vote. I can truly say the Mt Albert by-election voters paid for what they got and got what they paid for.
Rusty Kane
“The People's Choice Party”
Candidate for the Mt Albert By- Election.
Rusty Kane
“The People's Choice Party”
Candidate for the Mt Albert By- Election.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Referendums not in Favour...
Non-binding referendums waste of time and money.
The NPDC rejection of the concept of non-binding referendum on major projects has favour with the thinking of the Mt Albert community. Although I was a candidate I didn't physically campaign wanting only to make political comment. at the by-election, our parties press release that citizen binding referendums be binding on the Government was soundly rejected. My own provincial view and press release that the money spent on Auckland's roads be redirected to the provinces where it was needed, was also soundly rejected. On that view it was no surprise we come last with only five votes. Auckland has never much been in favour of supported anything south of the Bombay Hills. But the referendum view was a bit of a surprise. As the country has been calling for referendums on major issues for years. It is pretty convincing to me from these results if only Mt Albert's that the public agree with the NPDC that the people are happy for the statuesque of electing representatives to make the decisions for them, without their input and need of citizens initiated referendum. If their representatives get it wrong they can blame them. not themselves then punish them come next election. But I still say without favour that without binding referendums the Government will not listen or take head of the majorities wishes. The $9 million spent on the non-binding citizens initiated referendum on the anti-smacking law is just a waste of money and time, when its not binding on the Government. John Key has already stated the Government is unlikely to change the child-discipline law regardless of the result of the $9 million referendum. So why have it.
Rusty Kane
The NPDC rejection of the concept of non-binding referendum on major projects has favour with the thinking of the Mt Albert community. Although I was a candidate I didn't physically campaign wanting only to make political comment. at the by-election, our parties press release that citizen binding referendums be binding on the Government was soundly rejected. My own provincial view and press release that the money spent on Auckland's roads be redirected to the provinces where it was needed, was also soundly rejected. On that view it was no surprise we come last with only five votes. Auckland has never much been in favour of supported anything south of the Bombay Hills. But the referendum view was a bit of a surprise. As the country has been calling for referendums on major issues for years. It is pretty convincing to me from these results if only Mt Albert's that the public agree with the NPDC that the people are happy for the statuesque of electing representatives to make the decisions for them, without their input and need of citizens initiated referendum. If their representatives get it wrong they can blame them. not themselves then punish them come next election. But I still say without favour that without binding referendums the Government will not listen or take head of the majorities wishes. The $9 million spent on the non-binding citizens initiated referendum on the anti-smacking law is just a waste of money and time, when its not binding on the Government. John Key has already stated the Government is unlikely to change the child-discipline law regardless of the result of the $9 million referendum. So why have it.
Rusty Kane
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Rusty Kane analysis Mt Albert.
Rusty Kane analysis Mt Albert by-election result.
Labour candidates David Shearers 9,187 majority over second placed National, shows that the Mt Albert voters have decided clearly, they want Labours full tunnel option of the Waterview Motorway under the electorate, not Nationals mix of both tunnel and above ground cheaper version. Making it the electorates majority choice, and the closest that one can get to a citizens initiated referendum without having a citizens initiated referendum. The problem for Mt Albert now is because it is not a true referendum and not binding on the government, they will not get their full tunnel option. Instead they will get what ever the National government decides they will get, with very little regard for the views of the strongly Labour held Mt Albert electorate. Its fair to say National now will steam roll their way through the Mt Albert electorate with a cheaper motorway version sighting it in New Zealand's best interests and in the best interests of the new Auckland Super City Council.
Labour candidates David Shearers 9,187 majority over second placed National, shows that the Mt Albert voters have decided clearly, they want Labours full tunnel option of the Waterview Motorway under the electorate, not Nationals mix of both tunnel and above ground cheaper version. Making it the electorates majority choice, and the closest that one can get to a citizens initiated referendum without having a citizens initiated referendum. The problem for Mt Albert now is because it is not a true referendum and not binding on the government, they will not get their full tunnel option. Instead they will get what ever the National government decides they will get, with very little regard for the views of the strongly Labour held Mt Albert electorate. Its fair to say National now will steam roll their way through the Mt Albert electorate with a cheaper motorway version sighting it in New Zealand's best interests and in the best interests of the new Auckland Super City Council.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Rusty Kane offers to be Melissa Lee's Campaign Manager.
“The People's Choice Party”
PRESS RELEASE 11/06/2009
Rusty Kane offers to be Melissa Lee's Campaign Manager.
People's Choice Mt Albert by- election candidate Rusty Kane is offering Nationals Melissa Lee Mt Albert by-election candidate to be her campaign manager for the last two days before poling day.
He said her campaign has been badly managed by National and she deserves better.
The smear campaign against her from the left and her off the cuff remarks taped in the heat of candidate meetings would not have happened if she and her campaign was properly prepared and managed. Rusty said in his opinion she is the most promising candidate in the Mt Albert by-election. She is smart courages and determined to achieve. Perfect material for a good campaign manager to work with. Even at this late stage in the campaign with only two days to go Melissa Lee's derailed campaign can be put on track to come in at a credible second place. As it is now with no professional campaign management support behind her she will be lucky to make second place. Rusty said I like her she has spunk and says it like it is. With good management she would be a great political representative for any party or electorate. He also so said his own campaign is all but over, did anyone hear my parties message that citizen initiated referendums be binding on the Government.”No” but you did hear Melissa's Lee's car was parked in a disabled car park. She defiantly has that x factor and media appeal thats required, thats half the battle won for a campaign manager.
"The People's Choice Party"
PO Box 41002, St Lukes, Auckland 1346 topps@kol.co.nz
Contact: Rusty Kane
Phone: 06-758 7688
Postal address: PO Box 5111, New Plymouth 4343
Email: rusty.kane@gmail.com
PRESS RELEASE 11/06/2009
Rusty Kane offers to be Melissa Lee's Campaign Manager.
People's Choice Mt Albert by- election candidate Rusty Kane is offering Nationals Melissa Lee Mt Albert by-election candidate to be her campaign manager for the last two days before poling day.
He said her campaign has been badly managed by National and she deserves better.
The smear campaign against her from the left and her off the cuff remarks taped in the heat of candidate meetings would not have happened if she and her campaign was properly prepared and managed. Rusty said in his opinion she is the most promising candidate in the Mt Albert by-election. She is smart courages and determined to achieve. Perfect material for a good campaign manager to work with. Even at this late stage in the campaign with only two days to go Melissa Lee's derailed campaign can be put on track to come in at a credible second place. As it is now with no professional campaign management support behind her she will be lucky to make second place. Rusty said I like her she has spunk and says it like it is. With good management she would be a great political representative for any party or electorate. He also so said his own campaign is all but over, did anyone hear my parties message that citizen initiated referendums be binding on the Government.”No” but you did hear Melissa's Lee's car was parked in a disabled car park. She defiantly has that x factor and media appeal thats required, thats half the battle won for a campaign manager.
"The People's Choice Party"
PO Box 41002, St Lukes, Auckland 1346 topps@kol.co.nz
Contact: Rusty Kane
Phone: 06-758 7688
Postal address: PO Box 5111, New Plymouth 4343
Email: rusty.kane@gmail.com
Monday, June 8, 2009
Stop the Waterview Motorway.
Press Release 09/06/2009 The People's Choice Party
Rusty Kane candidate Mt Albert by-election
Stop the Waterview Motorway.
At least for the time being.. Under the current financial climate the Auckland Waterview project like the Cullen fund and the promised tax cuts are unfordable for New Zealand at this time. And like the Cullen fund along with the promised tax cuts.. The Government needs to wait until the country is in a better financial position economically to afford it. Borrowing to pay for this big ticket items at this time would be fool hearty as the Government has already has eluded to and taken action on both the Cullen fund and promised tax cuts. Lead by the National Government because of the world recession the whole country is now being forced to cut back unfordable spending. The pressure is on all Government and local body councils spending. So it would be unwise and contradictory for the same National Government to now proceed with borrowing large sums of money to finance the Waterview Motorway. When the rest of New Zealand has been told to tighten their belts.
"The People's Choice Party"
PO Box 41002, St Lukes, Auckland 1346 topps@kol.co.nz
Contact: Rusty Kane
Phone: 06-758 7688
Postal address: PO Box 5111, New Plymouth 4343
Email: rusty.kane@gmail.com
Rusty Kane candidate Mt Albert by-election
Stop the Waterview Motorway.
At least for the time being.. Under the current financial climate the Auckland Waterview project like the Cullen fund and the promised tax cuts are unfordable for New Zealand at this time. And like the Cullen fund along with the promised tax cuts.. The Government needs to wait until the country is in a better financial position economically to afford it. Borrowing to pay for this big ticket items at this time would be fool hearty as the Government has already has eluded to and taken action on both the Cullen fund and promised tax cuts. Lead by the National Government because of the world recession the whole country is now being forced to cut back unfordable spending. The pressure is on all Government and local body councils spending. So it would be unwise and contradictory for the same National Government to now proceed with borrowing large sums of money to finance the Waterview Motorway. When the rest of New Zealand has been told to tighten their belts.
"The People's Choice Party"
PO Box 41002, St Lukes, Auckland 1346 topps@kol.co.nz
Contact: Rusty Kane
Phone: 06-758 7688
Postal address: PO Box 5111, New Plymouth 4343
Email: rusty.kane@gmail.com
No Right Turn: Nomination day
Your Wrong about Kane.. He's no crank and would have to be the most experienced campaigner in the Mt Albert by-election.
Rusty Kane Say's Greens...
The People's Choice Party
Press Release 08/06/2009
Rusty Kane
Catch 22 For Mt Albert Voters.
Now that the poles have confirmed Labours candidate for the Mt Albert by-election David Shearer is way out in front. The Mt Albert voters need to really think hard on which party candidate they vote in second place. By strongly voting in the Labours candidate means they prefer Labours option for a Waterview Tunnel. But because National is the Government they will instead get National Waterview Motorway-Tunnel option instead, regardless. But if they strategically vote the Greens to come in second after Labour and not National they will still have a say on the Waterview project. As the Greens have a political working relationship with National, and will still lobby the National Government on the Mt Albert electorates behalf. This will still keep both Labour and National interested in the electorate come the next general election, if the Greens have a strong foot hold in the electorate. Strategically there is now no point in voting National. Strategically voting the Greens is the only way Mt Albert electorate can now keep the Waterview Tunnel option alive.
"The People's Choice Party
"PO Box 41002,
St Lukes,
Auckland 1346
topps@kol.co.nz
Contact: Rusty Kane
Phone: 06-758 7688
Postal address:
PO Box 5111, New Plymouth 4343
Email: rusty.kane@gmail.com
Rusty Kane Say's Greens...
The People's Choice Party
Press Release 08/06/2009
Rusty Kane
Catch 22 For Mt Albert Voters.
Now that the poles have confirmed Labours candidate for the Mt Albert by-election David Shearer is way out in front. The Mt Albert voters need to really think hard on which party candidate they vote in second place. By strongly voting in the Labours candidate means they prefer Labours option for a Waterview Tunnel. But because National is the Government they will instead get National Waterview Motorway-Tunnel option instead, regardless. But if they strategically vote the Greens to come in second after Labour and not National they will still have a say on the Waterview project. As the Greens have a political working relationship with National, and will still lobby the National Government on the Mt Albert electorates behalf. This will still keep both Labour and National interested in the electorate come the next general election, if the Greens have a strong foot hold in the electorate. Strategically there is now no point in voting National. Strategically voting the Greens is the only way Mt Albert electorate can now keep the Waterview Tunnel option alive.
"The People's Choice Party
"PO Box 41002,
St Lukes,
Auckland 1346
topps@kol.co.nz
Contact: Rusty Kane
Phone: 06-758 7688
Postal address:
PO Box 5111, New Plymouth 4343
Email: rusty.kane@gmail.com
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