/u/silicon_based_life has invited reporters to an event at the Storehouse Café in Taupō. On the second level of the building, he sits at a table with a milkshake and his laptop open in front of him. On the screen can be seen the leader of United Future, /u/KingEthan15, and a video call is taking place.

“Thank you all for coming. I’m having a chat to my acquaintance KingEthan today for an important reason. Here in this tearoom in Taupō, we are discussing a potential agreement between the two parties we lead.

“You may be aware that The Opportunities Party is not running in Northland this election. Similarly, United Future is not running in Whanganui this election. After much discussion with the party, we have agreed to recognise some of our many similarities. The party and I believe that it would be the best arrangement for our supporters if they vote for the Opportunities Party in Northland using their party vote but send their electorate vote in the direction of KingEthan.

“KingEthan has been a strong, centrist voice for Northland in the past governmental term, and he has a passion for the regions and wants them to thrive. I feel the same way. Supporters of my party could get a lot out of voting for him in their electorate, and there’s definitely room for us to collaborate in Parliament in the future, especially when it comes to regional policy.

On the screen, /u/KingEthan15 can be seen talking to reporters on his end as well. He finishes and /u/silicon_based_life faces back to the screen.

“Going well there, KingEthan? Got the media scrum on your side?

/u/KingEthan15’s voice murmurs through the laptop speaker. He appears to answer to the affirmative. /u/silicon_based_life chuckles.

“It’s only natural. When all this has blown over, no matter what happens, you, me, Bellamy’s, alright? We have to figure out some serious questions about the plight affecting New Zealand’s regions.

/u/KingEthan15 replies as /u/silicon_based_life sips his milkshake through a paper straw.

“Yes indeed.

He turns back to the reporters.

“Well, thank you all for coming. I’d like to enjoy the rest of my drink in private, at least while I still can, so I would appreciate it if you left now. Undoubtedly we’ll catch up at a later date.

As the reporters leave, one tries to stick a tape recorder on the shelf behind /u/silicon_based_life but he notices and hands it back to them.

“And none of that business either! Thank you all for coming.”

[Northland Endorsement Post]