After hours of slaving away by the oven, model-slater begins to place his decorated treats of bolshevik brownies, environmentalist eclairs, and social justice scones on an assembled table in his campaign stall, decked out in “Together for All” branding. Setting up inside Queen Elizabeth Park by the lake, people observe and tentatively approach the stall.

Slater: “Kia ora tātou! Anyone interested in some baked goods and a chat about what they want in a representative?”

A young person walks up to model-slater and inquires as to “what kind of brownies” that model-slater is selling.
Slater: “Unfortunately the only high these will give you is a sugar related one! However, Together for All and myself have a sensible drug policy that is urgently needed in Aotearoa. For years, a continued stance on criminalisation of illicit substances has done nothing to rehabilitate those struggling with addiction. It empowers illegal gangs but provides them with demand, and a black market for drugs is deeply harmful, as nothing is regulated. Together for All will implement safe injecting centres, and fund widespread pill testing, ensuring those who do suffer from addiction can make sure they have a decreased likelihood of contracting infectious diseases or overdosing. In addition to this, a health focused approach will allow people to overcome their issues without the stigma and risk of imprisonment, which simply compounds the issue!! Would you like a bolshevik brownie?"
Young person: “Wow, yes please! Thank you!!”

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A woman passes the stall and buys a social justice scone.
Slater: “Thank you so much! Are you up for a quick chat about what matters to you this election?”
Woman: “Sure, can I sit down? After years of suffering from extremely debilitating back pain and excruciating cramping, so much so that I couldn't function anymore, I got diagnosed with endometriosis. It infuriates me that it took so long for a doctor to properly treat me and recognise the severity of my symptoms, it just doesn’t feel that women’s health is taken as seriously as it should be. I’m still awaiting surgery and public healthcare is chronically underfunded. How can I live my life like this?”
Slater: “I am so sorry, that’s absolutely horrendous. It’s a disgusting stain on a wealthy country like New Zealand that universal public healthcare isn’t available, and in 2023 we still have, to put in plainly, an institutionally sexist approach to health issues. Together for All and myself have a proposal to expand targeted access to endometriosis treatment for women, and hopefully reduce stories such as yours by establishing widespread clinics across the country to address this issue.”
Woman: “I hope you can stay true to that promise.”

A cyclist buys an environmentalist brownie.
Cyclist: “Cute!”
Slater: “Thank you! I assume you’re into this ‘greenie’ stuff!” Slater gestures at their bike.
Cyclist: “Yeah, I love a good ride, the Wairarapa Valley Cycleway is a great day trip! I'm really concerned about our planet and our greenhouse emissions, I always try to do what I can.”
Slater: “That’s great to hear. There is still so much work to be done to mitigate the impacts of climate change here in Aotearoa. However, Together for All will be holding an event soon on our environmental proposals, I hope to see and hear from you there!”