The widespread support for Labour and growing dismay around the National Party, which has been evident in the latest polls, was mirrored throughout the streets of Christchurch. When it came to politics, he said it would be difficult for him coming from “quite a liberal country” to vote National. On the other side of the city in New Brighton, former gang members Dominic Knight and James Quist echoed Forsey’s support for Labour. “I don’t know anyone my age that is voting National, all my friends are either Labour or Green,” she said. “I will definitely vote Labour.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 31, 2020 19:07 UTC