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In my view, the Māori Party should have centred its campaign on the mana motuhake policy and rather than trying to address every possible issue affecting Māori, it could have focused on the policy positions it supported / opposed through position papers. #maoripol
Still trying to get my head around the full details, practicalities and implications but smaller parties would in my opinion do better to focus on their core driver until they have a big enough membership / core base support to branch out. The Greens are an example of this…
Their environmental focus gave them their footing, then over time were able to reach those looking for more radical solutions to social policy. Although, as they’re learning, when votes are tight re-emphasise your core driver.
KD was predictable and slightly too long for a stump, MKK was succinct and to the point, BTK straight up oppositional to all but visibly reading his stump #Decision2020 #thehui #maoripol
I understand that candidates must demonstrate their connection to the people they are seeking to represent, but it’s off putting hearing them centring themselves in their stories / replies #thehui #Decision2020 #maoripol
BTK stumbles a lot in his replies and while at times he speaks eloquently, that little dig about “working hard” to buy his first house clear lack of understanding about housing crisis today 😬 #thehui #Decision2020 #maoripol
Just watched the Ikaroa Rawhiti debate, an all wahine contested electorate, it’s always tough to defend govt decisions that have adversely impacted Māori and whilst Meka did well, Heather won it, imo #TheHui #Decision2020 #MaoriPol
I loved Elizabeth’s ahua, and she was strong on Māori kaupapa, but the kōrero felt a bit unnatural when switching to advocate Green Party positions. #Decision20 #thehui #maoripol
It’s interesting observing the approaches and delivery of messaging in these debates. e.g. Peeni was calm but firm, Nanaia was clear and firm, Tamati was firm and clear but defensive too, and Meka was firm with mixed moments of collegiality and defensiveness. #Decision20 #thehui
Based on the first segment, I want all 3 in parliament! What a great team that would be for Tāmaki. #TheHui #MaoriPol
So great to see them all tautoko each other while highlighting their unique points of difference and focuses. Am super surprised at JT - what a positive contrast in performance compared to the mayoralty race!
