This morning, Northland Labour candidate u/dyljam joined John, Flash and Toast on More FM Northland Breakfast.

J: "Alright, we have a very special guest on the show this morning, Labour candidate for Northland, dyljam, welcome to the show."

d: "It's a pleasure to be here, John."

F: "Now, you were the former MP for Northland a little while back, in fact I remember you coming on this show. But then you retired from politics. What brought you back?"

d: "The sheer thought of National forming a majority government brought me back, Flash. There was no way I was going to sit back and watch that unfold."

T: "So tell me, Labour was just in government with the Green Party. What more do you guys want to achieve?"

d: "Oh there's plenty more to achieve, Toast. Labour has achieved a lot, but there's still work to do. We need continued investment in our schools and hospitals, across the whole country but particularly in Northland. The world is beginning to undergo a climate catastrophe, and we do not want National at the helm to do that."

J: "Alright, we have some callers who wish to ask you some questions, dyljam. Is that ok?"

d: "Of course!"

J: "Ok our first caller is Amanda. Amanda, what's your question to dyljam?"

Amanda: "Oh, hi. I'd just like to know how Labour, if you form government, is going to deal with the massive problem we have with public transport? I like to take public transport, but the problem is that our whole transport system in New Zealand is so lacking."

d: "I agree with you Amanda. And I'm a huge supporter of public transport, and like you, I always use it whenever I can. Labour's policy on this, should we win this election, is that our public transport system needs to be expanded. We have committed to support the construction of new electric rain lines, as well as upgrading existing lines. We recognise that our regions and cities are growing, but lack the infrastructure required for this continuing growth. As well as this, we will also recognise the need for improved freight infrastructure for a growing population, and will fund new upgrades to freight rail links and road corridors. I hope that answers your question, Amanda."

T: "We have another caller, this one from Jack. Jack, what can we do for you mate? Or more accurately, what can dyljam do for you?"

Jack: "Uh look I just want to know whether Labour will support workers. I work in the construction industry, and I've heard reports that National wants to scale back the power of unions."

F: "dyljam?"

d: "Thanks for your call Jack, and you have every reason to be concerned. National has wheeled out that old right-wing trope about 'militant unions'. And their policies are very concerning. Take this, right from their website, they admit that they will take pay away from employees who participate in industrial action! How's this for blackmail! This is a perfect example of how National will bend over backwards for big corporations, and throw workers under the bus. Hard working Kiwis will be too terrified of taking part in industrial action because they simply won't be able to afford to. Ultimately, workers will always be under the thumb of the big bosses under and National government. And of course they will abolish restricted trading days, meaning workers will be forced to work on days they could be spending time with family. You know it's a very scary document, the National manifesto."

F: "Alright, next we have Kelly. Kelly, are you there?"

Kelly: "I am, Flash."

F: "Alright Kelly what is it that's on your mind?"

K: "Well, I'm a small business owner, and I've historically voted National, but I'm a bit concerned about National's policies. Particularly their proposal to make a uniform corporate tax rate."

d: "That's right, Kelly. National claim that their policy will make the system 'fairer', but let me tell you there is nothing fair about any of National's policies. You're right, the National Party is focused solely on big business. They want a uniform tax rate, they want people taking industrial action punished, they've lurched to the right, and they've lurched to the big business lobby. Labour, on the other hand, will only institute legislation that really is fair. And by no means are we against business, we support entry into the CPTPP. We will support sensible policy. We want to find the right mix that ensures workers are empowered, and that businesses can thrive. Unfortunately National is solely on the side of the big corporations."

J: "Alright, we might leave it there. Thanks for coming in dyljam, good luck and we hope to see you in the future."

d: "Cheers, John. It's been a pleasure."