Last chance to vote
The Labour leadership campaign is in the home straight. Various authors have declared their preference and why and I thought I should do the same.
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The final Labour leadership contest meetings
Details of the final two Labour leadership meetings to be held in AUckland tonight and tomorrow night.
Andrew Little’s Palmerston North Speech
Video and the transcript of Andrew Little’s speech at the Palmerston North Labour Leadership meeting
Which West Wing politicians do the Labour Leadership candidates most closely resemble?
So which West Wing politician do the current Labour Leadership candidates most closely resemble? Dedicated to one of the best political activists I know.
And then there were four
Twitter is suggesting that Nanaia Mahuta will enter Labour’s leadership race. Update: Her candidacy is confirmed.
Some thoughts on David Cunliffe’s withdrawal
Some personal comments on news today that David Cunliffe has withdrawn from the Labour leadership contest.
David Cunliffe announces withdrawal from the Labour Party leadership contest
Statement from David Cunliffe I am today announcing that I have decided not to nominate for the 2014 Labour Party leadership contest. It […]
Then there were three
Andrew Little has formally announced that he is also seeking the Labour Party leadership.
How very Orwellian
A request for a civilised leadership campaign by Labour President Moira Coatsworth has been described as “Orwellian” by Phil Quin. This is a remarkable choice of words to use.
Labour announces leadership election details
Labour has announced details of the leadership contest including timing, closing of nominations, and the dates of hustings meetings.
Robertson announces that he is standing for leader
Grant Robertson is the second Labour MP to announce that he wishes to seek the party’s leadership.
A new leader, a new era in NZLP democracy
The election of a new Leader today will be a historic moment in the history of the New Zealand Labour party. Regardless of […]
Voting update
After yesterday’s post on voting some commenters mentioned they have not yet received their ballot papers.
The good news is that they’re on their way.
Labour Leadership Contest – the final meeting will be streamed
The final leadership meeting is scheduled for Christchurch this evening. The tour has been an outstanding success for the party and in the interests of the party what has been achieved needs to be consolidated and built on. And tune in to www.3news.co.nz at 7:45 pm for live streaming of the speeches.
Some leadership thoughts
Four of the six labour affiliates have now come out in favour of David Cunliffe. Between them they represent a little under nine percent of the total vote.
Labour Leadership Campaign – Weekend Edition
Days 7 and 8 of the Labour Leadership Campaign tours and the candidates are approaching the final straight. This weekend there will be Labour Leadership meetings in Nelson, Wellington and Dunedin. And TV3’s poll results on the leadership will no doubt attract intense attention.
Cunliffe passes my campaign litmus test
I’ve just spent the last week on the road with David Cunliffe and his wife Karen. Campaigns are a handy litmus test to […]
Labour Leadership Campaign – days six and seven
Day six of the Labour leadership marathon and the parties are off to Hamilton. David Cunliffe and Grant Robertson have released campaign videos and a virtual meeting is being scheduled. And a day off tomorrow which I am sure the parties will be pleased about.
Labour leadership campaign – day four
Day four of the Labour Leadership campaign and the parties are heading to the Hawkes Bay. The meetings so far have been positive, happy affairs and the candidates have been on their best behaviour. May this unity continue.