Press Release
07/06/2009
The People's Choice Party
Rusty Kane speaks out.
The Mt Albert electorate will only vote for a smaller party like The People's Choice Party. Not because of their candidate, but because of what the candidate represents or is saying. I and The People's Choice Party are saying, the Mt Albert electorate themselves should be the ones who decide what is best for Mt Albert. If the Mt Albert voters believe this also, they will vote accordingly. As a protest vote, sending a direct message to the Government itself. The voters of the Mt Albert electorate are not fools. They know the by-election is not going to change the Government. But they do know that their votes and how they vote will decide the outcome of their views. If that view is for the people of Mt Albert to decide what is best for Mt Albert not that of a political party. Then there's every chance they will protest their vote to a smaller party with those same views. Sending the strongest possible message to the Government leading up to a general election. There is no reason for Labour not to win the Mt Albert by-election. But what is more important in a by-election is the percentage of the remaining votes that are divided up among the smaller parties and why is the real message.
"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
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Smaller Party Candidates
We have all seen know of and heard in the media the larger parties candidates standing in the Mt Albert by-election. National, Labour, Greens, and Act. But what about the other candidates standing in the Mt Albert by-election. Some of whom have their own good reasons for standing. But will never be heard because New Zealand media only report on the four main party candidates. They seem to have the same mentality that New Zealand stops at the Bombay Hills. In other words they have know interest beyond the four main parties. But there's a lot of New Zealand beyond the Bombay Hills, as there's a lot more candidates in the Mt Albert by-election besides the four main parties. Eleven more in fact. We pride ourselves as a country as being demercratic yet these eleven will never be heard. Not that they have nothing to say or can't add to the debate in Mt Albert by-election and New Zealand politics in general.. But because they are to small and therefore insignificant in the eyes of the media. But if we were a truly democratic country we would have a truly democratic media that would equally let us know all the candidates views and reasons for standing in the Mt Albert by-election not just the chosen few based on their status and size.
Rusty Kane
Candidate Mt Albert By-Election
The People's Choice Party.
Rusty Kane
Candidate Mt Albert By-Election
The People's Choice Party.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Misconceptions @ Facts
Some misconceptions and facts...
Yes! I will be standing in the Mt Albert by-election representing “The People's Choice Party” No! I have never stood for the New Plymouth District Council and nor was I the first non Maori to stand for a Maori seat as reported by the TDN 20/05/09.. That person was People's Choice candidate at the time Doug Wilson who stood in the 1999 Te Tai Hauauru by-election.”The People's Choice Party” how ever, was the first political party to be registered out of Taranaki. ( May 1999 ). Most people including the media believe it is a waste of time for me or the People's Choice to keep standing in elections if we are not going to win. It is true "The People's Choice Party"are standing me as a candidate in the Mt Albert by-election merely as a focal point of intense media and public interest to highlight and promote their views like citizens initiated referendum's should be binding on the government. In our opinion there is no better place to highlight this view. Issues like the Auckland Super City and the Waterview motorway are contentious issues for the Mt Albert community. Where a citizens referendum would better help decide a more democratic community lead process and outcome. The People's Choice Party are a ginger group that uses its democratic right to stand in elections to make political comment not win elections. The by-election is also a place for me as their candidate to take the opportunity to push my provincial New Plymouth Independent view that I would like to see a greater proportion of the money ear marked for Auckland's infrastructure be redirected to the provinces were it is also needed. Auckland takes most of the lion share of all New Zealand's roading money leaving very little for the provinces. New Plymouth for instance, who has the third largest export port in the country. Its vital road north to Auckland state highway 3 is well overdue money for a major upgrade, and the bridge at its northern outlet needs to be widened or replaced. None of which has for years been allocated the necessary funds from the NZ Transport Agency. Money allocated is politically motivated towards the cities for vote catching and is neglecting the provinces infrastructure needs. If people like me and my party don't make use of elections to focus our views and make public comment, places like New Plymouth that have no real political clout other than their local MP will be waiting a long time knocking on the doors of the NZ Transport Agencies death ears.
Rusty Kane
Yes! I will be standing in the Mt Albert by-election representing “The People's Choice Party” No! I have never stood for the New Plymouth District Council and nor was I the first non Maori to stand for a Maori seat as reported by the TDN 20/05/09.. That person was People's Choice candidate at the time Doug Wilson who stood in the 1999 Te Tai Hauauru by-election.”The People's Choice Party” how ever, was the first political party to be registered out of Taranaki. ( May 1999 ). Most people including the media believe it is a waste of time for me or the People's Choice to keep standing in elections if we are not going to win. It is true "The People's Choice Party"are standing me as a candidate in the Mt Albert by-election merely as a focal point of intense media and public interest to highlight and promote their views like citizens initiated referendum's should be binding on the government. In our opinion there is no better place to highlight this view. Issues like the Auckland Super City and the Waterview motorway are contentious issues for the Mt Albert community. Where a citizens referendum would better help decide a more democratic community lead process and outcome. The People's Choice Party are a ginger group that uses its democratic right to stand in elections to make political comment not win elections. The by-election is also a place for me as their candidate to take the opportunity to push my provincial New Plymouth Independent view that I would like to see a greater proportion of the money ear marked for Auckland's infrastructure be redirected to the provinces were it is also needed. Auckland takes most of the lion share of all New Zealand's roading money leaving very little for the provinces. New Plymouth for instance, who has the third largest export port in the country. Its vital road north to Auckland state highway 3 is well overdue money for a major upgrade, and the bridge at its northern outlet needs to be widened or replaced. None of which has for years been allocated the necessary funds from the NZ Transport Agency. Money allocated is politically motivated towards the cities for vote catching and is neglecting the provinces infrastructure needs. If people like me and my party don't make use of elections to focus our views and make public comment, places like New Plymouth that have no real political clout other than their local MP will be waiting a long time knocking on the doors of the NZ Transport Agencies death ears.
Rusty Kane
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ar-gee Bar-gee Politics
The People's Choice Party”
Mt Albert by-election
Press Release. 27/05/09
“The People's Choice Party” has decided to stay well clear of the Ar-gee Bar-gee politics of the larger political parties campaigns in the Mt Albert by-election. Instead they have quietly worked away in the background building up party support, by holding media excluded in house meetings at Mt Albert residents houses in the electorate.
Rusty Kane their candidate said the main parties candidates have been focused on themselves in a three party dirty politics campaign that has simply over looked the Mt Albert residents themselves.
The People's Choice believe just talking to Mt Albert residents and staying clear of the larger parties dirty campaigns has gained them more credibility within the community who are more interested in hearing the parties policy's meeting their candidate and finding out how he and the party can best represent them in the Mt Albert electorate..
Rusty said the residents have given him and the party some really good feed back, once they have heard what the party is about and what it has to offer. He said most residents he spoke to are sick of the the way the other parties candidates are using them and the by-election for their own ends for party grandstanding. He said smaller parties like “The People's Choice Party” would never by heard in that environment. And will continue to hold the very successful media excluded in
house meetings in the Mt Albert residents houses.
END
“The People's Choice Party”
PO Box 41002, St Lukes, Auckland 1346 topps@kol.co.nz
Contact: Rusty KanePhone: 06-758 7688Postal address: PO Box 5111, New Plymouth 4343Email: rusty.kane@gmail.com
Mt Albert by-election
Press Release. 27/05/09
“The People's Choice Party” has decided to stay well clear of the Ar-gee Bar-gee politics of the larger political parties campaigns in the Mt Albert by-election. Instead they have quietly worked away in the background building up party support, by holding media excluded in house meetings at Mt Albert residents houses in the electorate.
Rusty Kane their candidate said the main parties candidates have been focused on themselves in a three party dirty politics campaign that has simply over looked the Mt Albert residents themselves.
The People's Choice believe just talking to Mt Albert residents and staying clear of the larger parties dirty campaigns has gained them more credibility within the community who are more interested in hearing the parties policy's meeting their candidate and finding out how he and the party can best represent them in the Mt Albert electorate..
Rusty said the residents have given him and the party some really good feed back, once they have heard what the party is about and what it has to offer. He said most residents he spoke to are sick of the the way the other parties candidates are using them and the by-election for their own ends for party grandstanding. He said smaller parties like “The People's Choice Party” would never by heard in that environment. And will continue to hold the very successful media excluded in
house meetings in the Mt Albert residents houses.
END
“The People's Choice Party”
PO Box 41002, St Lukes, Auckland 1346 topps@kol.co.nz
Contact: Rusty KanePhone: 06-758 7688Postal address: PO Box 5111, New Plymouth 4343Email: rusty.kane@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Misquoted Media Reports.
Just to clear up a few misleading media reports..
Yes! I will be standing in the Mt Albert by-election representing “The People's Choice Party” No! I have never stood for the New Plymouth District Council and nor was I the first non Maori to stand for a Maori seat.. That person was People's Choice candidate at the time Doug Wilson who stood in the 1999 Te Tai Hauauru by-election.”The People's Choice Party” how ever, was the first politcal party ever formed and registered out of Taranaki. ( May 1999 ).
The People's Choice are standing a candidate in the Mt Albert by-election merely as a focal point of intense media and public interest. to highlight and promote their parties views that would otherwise not be heard if it were a general election. Their view is that citizens initiated referendum's should be binding on the government. Issues like the Auckland Super City and the Waterview motorway are contentious issues for the Mt Albert community. Where a citizens referendum would better help decide a more democratic community lead process and outcome. The People's Choice Party are a ginger group that uses its democratic right to stand in elections to make political comment not to win elections.
Rusty Kane (me) their candidate will also use the by-election to push my provincial New Plymouth Independent opinion that I would rather see a greater share of the money ear marked for Auckland's infrastructure be redirected to the provinces were it is most needed. Auckland takes most of the lion share of all New Zealand's roading money leaving very little for the provinces. New Plymouth for instance, who has the third largest export port in the country. Is still in need of a new bridge over the Waiwhakaiho and the vital state highway 3 north to Auckland is well overdue a major upgrade.
Yes! I will be standing in the Mt Albert by-election representing “The People's Choice Party” No! I have never stood for the New Plymouth District Council and nor was I the first non Maori to stand for a Maori seat.. That person was People's Choice candidate at the time Doug Wilson who stood in the 1999 Te Tai Hauauru by-election.”The People's Choice Party” how ever, was the first politcal party ever formed and registered out of Taranaki. ( May 1999 ).
The People's Choice are standing a candidate in the Mt Albert by-election merely as a focal point of intense media and public interest. to highlight and promote their parties views that would otherwise not be heard if it were a general election. Their view is that citizens initiated referendum's should be binding on the government. Issues like the Auckland Super City and the Waterview motorway are contentious issues for the Mt Albert community. Where a citizens referendum would better help decide a more democratic community lead process and outcome. The People's Choice Party are a ginger group that uses its democratic right to stand in elections to make political comment not to win elections.
Rusty Kane (me) their candidate will also use the by-election to push my provincial New Plymouth Independent opinion that I would rather see a greater share of the money ear marked for Auckland's infrastructure be redirected to the provinces were it is most needed. Auckland takes most of the lion share of all New Zealand's roading money leaving very little for the provinces. New Plymouth for instance, who has the third largest export port in the country. Is still in need of a new bridge over the Waiwhakaiho and the vital state highway 3 north to Auckland is well overdue a major upgrade.
Monday, May 18, 2009
The People's Choice Party
“The People's Choice Party” have chosen Rusty Kane of New Plymouth as their candidate for the Mt Albert by-election. The by-election will give the party exposure and highlight the need for citizens binding initiated referendum's. “ The party believes the by-election is the best place for the Mt Albert community (knowing there votes will not change the government) to protest their vote to a smaller party like the People's Choice who support citizens majority community choice over that of central government.. By voting People's Choice will send the strongest message to the larger parties that the Mt Albert communities opinions and values are not to be sidelined for the sack of political expediency.
The People's Choice candidate Rusty Kane believes the Mt Albert electorate itself should have the major say on deciding on how a motorway or any other major infrastructure project should proceed through their electorate by way of referendum.
It will also give the electorate a protest vote choice against the main parties that are using the by-election as a tool for their own political parties agendas.
Rusty Kane put in his candidacy's at the last minute after first choice local candidate had withdrawn, because of on going overseas commitments.
Rusty is a seasoned campaigner and leader of 'The People's Choice Party” he describes himself as a middle-aged, kiwi plebiscite of European descent. (An average Kiwi bloke).
The People's Choice Party
Community Focused
Communities First
Auckland office
PO Box 41002, St Lukes,
Auckland 1346
Contact: Rusty Kane
Phone: 06-758 7688
Postal address:
PO Box 5111, New Plymouth 4343
Email: rusty.kane@gmail.com
“The People's Choice Party” have chosen Rusty Kane of New Plymouth as their candidate for the Mt Albert by-election. The by-election will give the party exposure and highlight the need for citizens binding initiated referendum's. “ The party believes the by-election is the best place for the Mt Albert community (knowing there votes will not change the government) to protest their vote to a smaller party like the People's Choice who support citizens majority community choice over that of central government.. By voting People's Choice will send the strongest message to the larger parties that the Mt Albert communities opinions and values are not to be sidelined for the sack of political expediency.
The People's Choice candidate Rusty Kane believes the Mt Albert electorate itself should have the major say on deciding on how a motorway or any other major infrastructure project should proceed through their electorate by way of referendum.
It will also give the electorate a protest vote choice against the main parties that are using the by-election as a tool for their own political parties agendas.
Rusty Kane put in his candidacy's at the last minute after first choice local candidate had withdrawn, because of on going overseas commitments.
Rusty is a seasoned campaigner and leader of 'The People's Choice Party” he describes himself as a middle-aged, kiwi plebiscite of European descent. (An average Kiwi bloke).
The People's Choice Party
Community Focused
Communities First
Auckland office
PO Box 41002, St Lukes,
Auckland 1346
Contact: Rusty Kane
Phone: 06-758 7688
Postal address:
PO Box 5111, New Plymouth 4343
Email: rusty.kane@gmail.com
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