Pansy Wong National MP
17 June 2002
Lee departure opens up race for Auckland Central
Sandra Lee stepping down from Parliament opens up an election race in Auckland Central, National MP Pansy Wong said
today.
"Aucklanders deserve a strong representative rather than a weak link. Judith Tizard is interested only in particular
sectors of the community, but she won't work hard to win her vote.
Pansy Wong, promoted up National's list at the weekend, has moved to Auckland from Christchurch to contest Auckland
Central. She has operated an office in Auckland, working between the two cities, for the past five years.
"My move north shows the strong commitment I am making to representing cosmopolitan Auckland. I have worked particularly
closely with the Asian, business and communities interested in multiculture for many years.
"I think Aucklanders deserve a strong representative and a strong competition and choice in this coming election," Pansy
Wong said.
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