The battle for Ōhāriu begins now – Greg O’Connor
“Having won the hotly contested nomination to be the Labour Party candidate for Ōhāriu, I now look forward to focusing
on the battle ahead to win the seat back for Labour,” the newly selected Labour Party candidate, Greg O’Connor said
today.
“I am under no illusions it will be an easy job, however the selection meeting on Sunday attracted an enthusiastic,
energised and diverse group of supporters who are committed to not only winning the seat, but also changing the
Government.”
Mr O’Connor’s selection as candidate was announced by the Labour Party President Nigel Haworth following a very
well-attended meeting in Johnsonville on Sunday afternoon.
Mr O’Connor has previously lived, worked and played for sports teams in the Ōhāriu electorate, which extends from
Wadestown in the south to Tawa in the north, and has strong ties to the community.
As the former Police Association President he has considerable interests and skills, developed while leading its
commercial arm, which oversees a large property portfolio.
He is also active in the Intellectual Disability sector and is a Director of a commercial business.
“The decision to stand for Ōhāriu was an easy and logical one as it gives me the opportunity to utilise the skills I
have developed over the years to advocate for the electorate, and on the national stage” Mr O’Connor says.
ENDS