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06 Electionlink-Mt Roskill By Election Goff’s baton ready for the largest poll-gatherer Michael Wood As Mt Roskill voters head to the polls this coming weekend, I want to thank all residents who have taken the time to engage in the by-election campaign. We are fortunate to live in a democratic country in which people can freely choose their political leaders, and during the campaign I have enjoyed meeting thousands of Mt Roskill voters who have told me about their concerns, their hopes, and their love for our local community. Since 1981, we have been ably served by Phil Goff. There are few MPs in New Zealand who have been as loved and respected by their local community and I’m proud to have his personal support. While I am a different person, I commit to being accessible and approachable in the community in the same way as Phil has been for so many years. Phil was also an effective MP because he consistently spoke on the issues that matter to people in the community. In this by-election, residents have been extremely clear about the issues that they expect action on the following. Spiralling house prices The housing crisis is a snowballing social and economic disaster. Michael Wood speaks loud for Mt Roskill Michael Wood at a retail shop in Mt Roskill I am one of the lucky ones who bought a first home back in 2002 when a young couple could buy a basic home in Roskill South for under $300,000. Now the average house price in Mt Roskill is $1 million! This is locking a whole generation of young people out of the dream of home ownership. Rising rents affect many others, and the downstream effect are families living in garages, cars, and the floors of relatives. I see it every day while door-knocking around the electorate. Michael Wood with Priyanca Radhakrishnan at Highland Games It is wrong and Labour will act by rolling up our sleeves and building 10,000 affordable houses per year, and cracking down on speculation. Rising crime It’s no surprise that the Indian community has highlighted rising crime as a major issue. New police data hot off the press shows that in the 12 months to October 2016, 36% of robbery victims in Auckland with an identified ethnicity were Indian, an increase of 16% on 2015. This increase in crime is unacceptable and we must take urgent action to ensure that people feel safe in their homes, on the streets, and in their businesses. Police resources have been run down under the National government. With police numbers not keeping up with Auckland’s population growth, it is not surprising that 95% of burglaries go unsolved. I am campaigning in support of Labour’s policy of 1000 new frontline police officers to deter and solve crime. Locally, I will also push to reopen the Mt Roskill police station to the public, so that we can restore the link between the community and our hard-working local police. Transport network Everyone in Auckland knows that we need major action and investment to fix our transport problems. Today’s transport mess is a result of past governments lacking the vision and leadership to invest in high quality public transport infrastructure. Here in Roskill our major arterial roads are constantly choked, and while many of us use the bus system (I am a regular on the 267 and 277 routes), these services are bursting at the seams. That is why I am championing a plan for modern light rail DECEMBER 1, 2016 down Dominion Road. We can make small improvements in the short term, but we need long term vision and investment if we truly want to create a community that is easy to move around. Modern light rail will transform our town centres into thriving hubs, and move thousands of people quickly, reliably, and cleanly. It will take time to implement, but I intend to see it through. Good campaign I have enjoyed the Mt Roskill campaign and the opportunity to meet so many people in our wonderful community. We have run an old-fashioned campaign focussed on meeting as many people ‘face to face’ as possible, and just like Phil Goff I will be campaigning until the last possible moment. Despite frequent personal attacks made by my opponent, we have continued to run a positive campaign focussed on the issues and forward looking policies. Over the past six years, I have served on the Puketapapa Local Board, upgrading many local parks and reserves, and really getting to know our Mt Roskill community. Now I am ready to pick up the baton from Phil Goff and serve as your new Member of Parliament for Mt Roskill. If you do me the honour of electing me on Saturday December 3, I will work every single day to repay that trust. Michael Wood for Mt Roskill Your only major local candidate Take action on crime and re-open Mt Roskill police station to the public Take action on housing, transport and revitalising our town centres Vote for a strong voice for Roskill on December 3. 022 659 6360 michael.wood@labour.org.nz /MWoodNZ @michaelwoodnz Authorised by Andrew Kirton, 160 Willis St, Wellington. Michael Wood (centre) with Phil Goff (left) and Priyanca Radhakrishnan (right) NWSLNK_advert_190x260.indd 1 10/11/16 5:00 PM
DECEMBER 1, 2016 VOTE ROSHAN NAUHRIA Electionlink-Mt Roskill By Election Winds of change can blow prosperity in Mt Roskill Roshan Nauhria As the first New Zealand political party dedicated to immigrants, our mandate is equality for all New Zealanders. But this cannot be achieved when our current justice system is failing us. Our community and many people around our country do not feel safe. With minimal sentencing and increasing numbers of repeat offenders crime rates continue to climb. The most pressing issue facing our people is law and order and as such our Party’s constitution is strongly focused on crime. New Guidelines Our Law and Order Policy is the top priority leading with our Three-to-Five Year plan which includes creating a system where criminals are scared to commit a crime. The approach to criminality needs to be viewed on a long-term basis with a strong emphasis on rehabilitation culminating with assistance back into the workforce. The current Parole Board process is not working. Criminals are being sentenced for six months, getting out after two months, then reoffending. This must change - we need new guidelines. With 11,000 more burglaries occurring under this government, we need to get tougher. New Zealanders need to feel safe in their own homes. We are working towards safer communities, job growth and decreased crime rates. Salary pledged If I win, my salary would be $171,137 and I will use all of this to provide food for school children in the Mt Roskill electorate. So far, campaigning in this by-election has focused on the big issues like transport and law and order - changes in these areas take time, but this is one change I can bring about immediately. Pledging my salary does not require any political power. It is a simple thing to do and it will make sure no child in Mt Roskill goes without lunch. While many schools are providing food already, there are gaps and I plan to work with local bakeries to provide healthy sandwiches and fresh fruit. Feeding the hungry I have also found that schools struggle to find people who can run the food programmes. Fonterra and Sanitarium provide food to the schools but someone has to organise for it to be distributed to the students. Money from my salary can be used to pay for staff. The way I look at this is that as an MP, my salary would be paid by the people of Mt Roskill. It is only fair they should directly benefit from it. My vowed is to end hunger in Mt Roskill schools. I will personally support any financial shortfall as well as enlist the help of others to achieve this end. Housing matters The most important aspect of housing in Mt Roskill is to ensure that the people who live in their houses are safe. Moving on to housing affordability I believe that this issue needs immediate action. The only way to insure affordability is to concentrate on supply. Affordable housing needs to be built to a high level of quality and in large numbers. They should be built in available pockets of land near key infrastructure such as highways and rail. 07 There are several options to make this happen in South Auckland and this needs to be fast tracked by Auckland Council and supported by Central Government. Only once we can meet the demand will we see a slow in house prices in Mt Roskill and other areas. Moving Transport There needs to be comprehensive work between the Auckland Council and central government on this issue. Any proactive work to find solutions is something I will support. More buses to link to the Onehunga train station and to the central city to move the people of Mt Roskill to where they need to be is a short-term solution but long term, I would like the public to be aware of all options. Roshan Nauhria is the Leader of the newly formed New Zealand People’s Party and its candidate in the Mt Roskill by-election due to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016. He has lived in Mt Roskill for more than 33 years and understands its people and their needs. He has also been involved in a number of community welfare and philanthropic activities for more than 25 years. P Vote for better law & order P Vote for the end of hunger in Mt Roskill schools P Vote for action, not words DECEMBER 3RD
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