Labour Party candidate for Takanini, Kharag Singh, says he wants to win back the electorate for Labour. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Singh says he has been receiving positive feedback and support from the community and is confident about his campaign. According to Singh, the cost of living is the main concern for many people heading into this year’s election. He also believes Parliament needs strong representation to address racism in New Zealand and ensure everyone is treated fairly.

Labour’s Arena Williams Says Practical Policies Can Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures

Labour’s Manurewa electorate candidate, Arena Williams, says the party has practical policies aimed at easing the cost of living, but voters need to understand how those measures will affect their everyday lives. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Williams said people in her electorate were calling for change, although some remained undecided about which direction to take. She said Labour needed to clearly explain how its proposed cost-of-living measures would make a tangible difference to households. “It’s about telling people how it’s going to affect everyday lives,” Williams said. Williams also defended Labour’s banking policy, arguing that financial technology companies should be able to access real-time payments safely, allowing customers to benefit from faster and more efficient transactions. On law and order, she said Labour was focused on preventing crime before it happens, highlighting the importance of addressing problems before they lead to offending. Williams said the party’s approach was centred on practical solutions to the issues affecting people and families in their daily lives.

National Party Ōtāhuhu candidate Lalit Arya says cost of living and law and order are among the key concerns he is hearing from voters in the electorate.

Arya says he is telling voters that the National-led Government is working to bring down the cost of living, while law and order remains a priority for the party. He says National’s policies are already producing positive results.

As an Indian candidate, Arya says he initially wondered what kind of reception he would receive from voters in the electorate. However, he says he has been pleased with the response so far.

While some voters have raised concerns about job losses in the public sector under the National-led Government, Arya says he is telling them that the situation is improving and that the Government’s policies are beginning to deliver results.