Epsom Independent candidate 'anti-corruption whistle-blower’ Grace Haden
"I have decided to stand as an 'Independent' candidate in my home electorate of Epsom. I am seeking accountability from
government and to achieve this I will be campaigning for an Independent Commission Against Corruption and the
Ratification of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC)"), says 'anti-Corruption whistle-blower’ Grace
Haden. (https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/treaties/CAC/
"I believe that a by-election in Epsom is essential to keep the public spotlight on the corrupt practices surrounding
the resignation of ACT MP John Banks, but also shine it on the reality of the widespread corruption which is becoming
more and more evident in New Zealand.
“The harsh reality is that New Zealand’s “least corrupt country in the world “tag line is not reality but a perception
and as such ,the perception is a false illusion a façade . The perception index (http://cpi.transparency.org/cpi2013/results/) is frequently misquoted and does not correlate with the fact that we are one of a small handful of countries which
have not ratified the United Nations convention against corruption.
"Despite New Zealand claiming to be “the least corrupt “ , I , a former long-serving Police officer, (and Police
prosecutor), now a licensed Private Investigator, have found it impossible to get corruption investigated in New Zealand
by any of the so called public watch dogs. I have discovered that we do not have corruption because we do not define it
and turn a wilful blind eye to it, as occurred in the John Banks case. “
"8 years ago, I questioned serious public corruption, provided facts and evidence to support my allegations, but so far,
to no avail. I have discovered that Corruption does ruin lives - It tore my family apart."
"Enough is enough. No one else should have to go through what I have had to endure. Lessons need to be learned from the
past and solutions found for the future. Cancer cannot be treated without a diagnosis and this is also true with
corruption. Ignore corruption and like cancer it will consume us.
“New Zealand desperately needs an Independent Commission Against Corruption, and I am pleased to report that I now have
an MP who will present a petition which I initiated, seeking
"That the House legislate to set up an independent Commission against Corruption, tasked with the prevention, education,
detection and prosecution of corruption in New Zealand."
I have a well-established background in fighting and exposing corruption in New Zealand, these are documented on the
following web siteshttp://www.civiljustice.co.nz/, http://www.transparency.net.nz/,http://www.anticorruption.co.nz/
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