The results of the local government elections will be very difficult to process for the political left. Change is in the air It was the “change candidates” who prospered throughout the country, with a rising mood of anger and disenchantment with the status quo. Candidates on the hustings report that they have witnessed rising anger towards the Labour Government amongst voters they’ve talked to. Similarly, according to rightwing commentator David Farrar, “There were many reasons why so many left candidates lost – three waters, anti-car transport priorities, rates affordability etc. As some on the left have pointed out, it means that only about 10 per cent of Auckland have voted for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.

Source: Stuff October 10, 2022 00:49 UTC