as imnofox campaigns around Auckland, today he stood at the bottom of the Auckland Sky Tower to speak to the media

“Kia ora. Today I’m announcing the Green Party are encouraging voters in Auckland Central to party vote Green, but to cast their electorate vote for TOP’s /u/eelsemaj99.”

“The Greens recognise talented activism where we see it. /u/eelsemaj99 has fought hard for better public transport in Auckland for years, one of the biggest challenges Auckland Central faces.TOP and the Greens have so much common ground, and share so many of the same policies, that it only makes sense for the two parties to work together so constructively to get the best representation for Auckland Central. By voting /u/eelsemaj99 and party voting Green, Auckland Central gets two local MPs for the price of one. That’s a mean, green, deal!”

“We are still standing /u/BHjr123 in Auckland Central, because local representation still matters as we campaign for our party vote nationwide, ensuring we get the most progressive MPs in the next parliament to prevent another National or New Zealand First government. /u/BHjr123 is excited to work with /u/eelsemaj99 in the next parliament, or potentially in the next government.”

“I will now open up the floor for questions.”

Tova O’Brien: “Does it strike you as odd to endorse a candidate from a party that has endorsed National candidates?”

“Well, there’s a reason we’re different parties. Greens will always support policy, not people or policies. TOP has great policy, /u/eelsemaj99 has great policy, and we want to support that.”

Barry Soper: “Why aren’t the Greens working with National to get things done?”

“Some parties think that can work, but we’d never consider working with a party that has neglected the environment, neglected our most vulnerable people, and has allowed New Zealand’s emissions to continue growing. A vote for /u/eelsemaj99 in Auckland, however, is a vote to combat climate change and to get the best deal for Auckland Central.”