Mt Albert By-election

 

We met with the candidates standing for the Mt Albert by-election.

Here's what they had to say.

 

David Shearer, Labour party.

"...The proposed private plan change would allow St Lukes to vastly expand its operations. It will negatively impact the local community, increase traffic and congestion and is likely to further undermine local businesses.." click here for the full statement.

 

Dr. Russell Norman, Co-leader of the Green party.

"It’s Aroha Ave, but where is the love Westfield?

...the intrusive height of planned buildings on the Aroha Ave street frontage - are simply unacceptable..." click here for the full statement.

 

Melissa Lee, MP National party.

"It is clearly up to Westfield to convince the community that the change they propose will work for the people who live nearby. So far it is obvious that they have not done this." click here for the full statement.

 

John Boscawen, MP ACT party.

"I understand the Association’s concerns and I think they are very reasonable..." click here for the full statement.