Internet Party Calls on Politicians to Take Lead From Commonwealth Games Heroes
The Internet Party is challenging other political parties not to turn back the clock to the old election campaigns where
Kiwis are played off against other Kiwis.
“No responsible political party in our country should using racial prejudice to win votes,” said Internet Party leader
Laila Harré. “We have been there before. Sometimes it’s the Chinese in the gun. This election it is Maori again.”
Ms Harré said the tactics of NZ First, ACT and the Conservatives – hiding behind one-law-for-all rhetoric – were
outmoded, dangerous and not reflective of New Zealand.
“Look at the campaign for Commonwealth Games success. Our young people, from so many ethnic backgrounds, are giving
everything they’ve got to achieve medals and to put our nation on the winners’ podium. When these young heroes return
home, it must not be to a nation divided.
“As we watch the tragedy both in the Ukraine and in Gaza in recent weeks, our message must be that our nation is
inclusive.
“We must take a leaf out of the book of our young sportspeople. We can do that by campaigning on the issues, and on the
basis of respect for the Treaty of Waitangi, which is a strength of our democracy.”
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