The Power of Seniors
Dear Sir,
The recently formed New Zealand Seniors Party has a potential voting base of over 600 thousand New Zealand citizens.
True – more than 15% of the voting population of this country is over the age of 65. And that does not include younger
family members and voters rapidly approaching the age of superannuation.
Given this, should the political establishment of New Zealand feel threatened, or at least slightly worried, about the
formation of the new party?
Of course they should. A voting bloc of well over six hundred thousand New Zealand Seniors raises the spectre of a
formidable threat to the settled, and cosy, power base of New Zealand’s major political parties.
Winston Peters is correct in his assertion that John Key will call an early election – despite the PM’s current
protestations to the contrary. The voters have just about a year now before they are allowed to exercise their
democratic rights once more. What choices do we have?
National again, for another cycle of poverty, housing problems and ‘trickle up’ policies? Labour and the Greens? All of
the above backed by New Zealand First? Not much choice really.
Political antipathy towards the new party has already been voiced by those political entities who feel most threatened
by our formation. This is because they know that we will become a force for good governance in parliament. We do not
stand for any particular brand of political leaning. We seek to offer choice and to represent all New Zealand citizens –
including the large number of seniors and upcoming seniors.
Our membership continues to build (you can find details at: www.nzseniorsparty.org.nz) as we move towards party registration.
Have a look and join us in moving towards a better political future.
Barnaby Perkins.
Spokesperson. New Zealand Seniors Party.