This may be down to budget - Labour has only declared donations of $1.1 million. Even the Greens have managed $1.4 million. No one is close to National who have raised $8.2million.
It may also have something to do with apathy. There’s nothing more damaging. Be it from candidates, volunteers or, worst of all, voters.
Anecdotal evidence hints that some of our hearts aren’t quite in this election.
It’s unlikely we will reach the same heights at the previous election in 2020 which had a near record turnout of just under 82 percent of eligible voters cast their vote. But why isn’t the turnout high at all times? Why don’t we value our say?
Both main political parties have admitted there’s a mood for change – so why aren’t people more motivated to vote for that change? If the incumbent government is under threat, why can’t they convince their loyal voters it’s more important than ever to have their say.
I’m amazed at the number of people who tell me they still aren’t sure who they will vote for – or if they will even vote. Clearly people don’t like what’s on offer. There’s not a huge difference between some of the two main party’s policies or fiscal intentions. Some potential voters aren’t convinced what is being offered is enough to drive substantial change or solve the country’s pressing issues.
But it’s rare to find the perfect candidate or party. Generally we vote for the ‘best on offer’, but if we’re underwhelmed by what’s on offer its worth putting the effort in to give your vote to the ‘least-worse’. Someone’s got to govern - maybe your ‘lease-worst’ is worth giving a chance.
Whatever you land on, it’s easy to vote– overseas voting is underway, and advanced voting starts Monday. I like the tradition of voting day - but appreciate why some people are telling me they’re going to vote as soon as possible and then ignore the last few weeks of campaigning.
Whenever, however, whoever, it's always worth casting a vote.
Francesca is a well known film reviewer, writes for NZ Herald's Timeout magazine, and contributes to Jack Tame's Newstalk show. This article was first published HERE - Where this article was sourced.
It may also have something to do with apathy. There’s nothing more damaging. Be it from candidates, volunteers or, worst of all, voters.
Anecdotal evidence hints that some of our hearts aren’t quite in this election.
It’s unlikely we will reach the same heights at the previous election in 2020 which had a near record turnout of just under 82 percent of eligible voters cast their vote. But why isn’t the turnout high at all times? Why don’t we value our say?
Both main political parties have admitted there’s a mood for change – so why aren’t people more motivated to vote for that change? If the incumbent government is under threat, why can’t they convince their loyal voters it’s more important than ever to have their say.
I’m amazed at the number of people who tell me they still aren’t sure who they will vote for – or if they will even vote. Clearly people don’t like what’s on offer. There’s not a huge difference between some of the two main party’s policies or fiscal intentions. Some potential voters aren’t convinced what is being offered is enough to drive substantial change or solve the country’s pressing issues.
But it’s rare to find the perfect candidate or party. Generally we vote for the ‘best on offer’, but if we’re underwhelmed by what’s on offer its worth putting the effort in to give your vote to the ‘least-worse’. Someone’s got to govern - maybe your ‘lease-worst’ is worth giving a chance.
Whatever you land on, it’s easy to vote– overseas voting is underway, and advanced voting starts Monday. I like the tradition of voting day - but appreciate why some people are telling me they’re going to vote as soon as possible and then ignore the last few weeks of campaigning.
Whenever, however, whoever, it's always worth casting a vote.
Francesca is a well known film reviewer, writes for NZ Herald's Timeout magazine, and contributes to Jack Tame's Newstalk show. This article was first published HERE - Where this article was sourced.
4 comments:
The uncertainty is because the gret majority have not yet stumbled upon writings such as that by Michael Bassett above. In the past would have been avilable through the msm.
After a windy night in auckland, it was absolute poetic justice to see a row of placards that had all weathered the storm except the labour one! Even the wind doesn't like labour.
I wonder how many undecided there would be if the polls asked whether the person intended to vote for a party in the left block or right block??
I can't believe there are many undecided voters, although I feel a lot of kiwis are 'asleep' and unaware of the destruction of the last 6 years. The tragedy is the great media cover up and their attempts to push the undecided towards labour. This is the most important election in this countries history, ever! Ridding labour, greens and the maoris is the only acceptable outcome to save this country.
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