Eliminating Child Poverty in Northland Political Forum
On 23 August Whangarei CPAG held an Eliminating Poverty in Northland Political Forum at the Cafler Suite, Forum North, 7 Rust Ave, Whangarei.
The forum was chaired by local lawyer and television personality, Rob Harte, and attendees heard about each party’s vision for a New Zealand where all children can flourish.
The forum was supported by Ngati Hine FM, Te Hiku Media and the Haukainga Project who filmed the event.
Election candidates standing in the Whangarei General Electorate, Northland General Electorate and Tai Tokerau Maori Electorate were invited to particpate in the forum.
Representives included:
National Party - Matt King
Green Party - Ash Holwell
Labour Party - Kelvin Davis
Democrats for Social Credit - Chris Leitch
NZ first - Helen Peterson