We need a strong Green voice at the heart of kind govt

As anactivist and researcher for almost 40years, Ihave focused on kaupapa

Ma¯ori and Te Tı¯riti issues. That includes 30 years on Rainbow issues, focusing on takata¯pui and young people. As a leader and mentor within Rainbow, suicide prevention and youth development sectors, Ihave represented humanand indigenous rights issues overseas, including at the United Nations. I also work on national projects in health, mental health, violence prevention, youth leadership and research.

Myartwork has been exhibited at Te Papa and is on permanent display in Parliament and at the United Nations inNewYork. Check out www.takatapui.nz or google me.

Aotearoa has seen what the Greens can achieve as a partner in Government. The Zero Carbon Act, $1.1 billion for environmental jobs, increases for beneficiaries, nomoreplastic bags, and cleaner water.

It showshowwecan rebuild oureconomy by putting love and energy in, instead of always taking from the environment or destroying it.

Imagine whatwecould achieve with a Labour-Greens government?!

For a sustainable and fair recovery from the Covid-19 crisis, Aotearoa needs a strong Green voice at the heart of a strong, kind Government.

The Greens have putmeatNo9 on the List. So, mycampaign will be focused on the Party Vote because that will getmeand, hopefully moreGreen MPs, into Parliament.

This election, I also welcome your candidate vote.

Voters want a candidatewhoshares their values and does the hard work on their behalf. Maybethis time, that person is me.