Kia Ora. Last election I came very close to winning Auckland Central for Labour.
Our team has been working hard, both door knocking and phoning, and I am hoping I can win your support to represent you in Parliament this election.
Labour’s Values and the Response to the Pandemic
During Labour’s time in Government so far, I hope we have earned your trust and respect. I was proud of the way we have responded to the tragedy of the racist attack on our Muslim community and the way we proactively addressed the threat and the catastrophic effects of a global pandemic.
The decisive leadership shown in response to these disasters was no accident, it was the application of Labour’s core values; to value and protect people first and put their welfare first and foremost. As the saying goes:
He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tangata, he tangata, he tangata - What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.
While the pandemic has had devastating impacts on many people and businesses I do not wish to minimise, it could have been so much worse without leadership committed to these values. That has been recognised internationally. In these tough times we are in good hands, and I hope you join me in wanting to keep it that way.
My vision for the role as an Electorate MP
The way I see it, Auckland Central needs competent, decisive leadership and representation, driven by these Labour values at the electorate level.
Auckland Central’s Voice in Jacinda’s Team
I believe there couldn’t be a more important time for this community to have a strong advocate within government and vice versa: there couldn’t be a more important time for Labour to connect on the ground so it can listen and respond to the needs of our biggest city.
I see the role of the electorate MP as a pragmatic one, to help people if possible and to connect them with the support they need, no matter who they vote for. In the years ahead we have significant issues confronting our community. As an employment lawyer for over 27 years, I can offer genuine experience and insight into what will support people in need in our community.
Again as an experienced employment lawyer, I genuinely appreciate the stresses on small businesses and the efforts people are making to keep others employed.
Supporting the Healthy Growth of the City
I grew up in Freemans Bay when living in the inner-city was affordable for many more people than it is today. I appreciate it was easier to build affordable homes with adequate green space in that time because we had less people, but as our city grows it is important to me it grows in a way that means people can have a good life here, whether they are rich or poor. It is also important that those who have lived here a long time can stay in their own homes, even when their income reduces. After all, a home is more that an asset; it is the place we connect with our family and friends on our own terms.
As I see it right now, Auckland Central needs to be supported as far as possible to become a city that is much nicer to live and work in. One example that I can see is it will need an inner-city school for the growing number of young children. They also need more space to play, less cars and decent, warm, dry homes regardless of whether their parents can afford to buy or rent.
Listening to You
We have had a difficult campaign logistically. We have phoned and door knocked over 10,000 households. If we haven’t made it to yours, and if you would like me to call, then please send your mobile number to my email at helen.white@labour.org.nz or contact me on www.facebook.com/HelenWhiteLabour. (Helen White)
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