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Leader's LetterMARCH 2005
President's ReportIt seems the media has become obsessed with claiming that because of New Zealand First's recent rise in the polls that we will play the role of King-maker come the next election. Well we are not in this race to prop up one of the tired old parties. This is a three horse race. New Zealand First will fight this election as an independent entity not aligned to other parties of the left or of the right. People make all kinds of promises in an attempt to woo voters, particularly party leaders desperate to lift their fortunes. This is a winner takes all type of race as one party or coalition of parties will win and form the government for the next three years and the others receive the dubious title of the opposition. So the stakes are high for all concerned. For some parties this election looks likely to be their last and it will not be a bad thing to see some of the more extreme ideological elements on both the right and left leave parliament. We might get some clear thinking and plain common sense for a change. But ultimately this election is going to be about leadership and more than anything else the integrity of the leaders fighting this campaign. For the major prize it a choice between the two tired old parties and their leaders, and the party and leader of a growing and dynamic third party - New Zealand First. Our election year appeal for campaign funds has been very successful and you have all been most helpful. The Board of Directors have asked me to thank you on their behalf and I am sure our Leader will do likewise. It is really heartening to know that we have loyal members who are prepared to dig deep into their own pockets to further the cause of New Zealand First. Right from the very beginning in 1993 we have always recognised that a party was needed to represent the majority of New Zealanders. People who put the hours in at work, make sure the kids are looked after, serve time on school committees and contribute to their communities, these are the people who make up our wonderful country and these are the people New Zealand First has in mind as we form our policies. The leadership of Labour and National fail to understand that most people don't like extreme policies. They don't want their country flooded with immigrants from alien cultures, same sex marriages and mindless political correctness. Nor do they want more state assets sold, reduced health services and thousands thrown out of work because of mindless Free Trade Agreements with large Asian nations. Only New Zealand First stands against these nightmare scenarios. Fortunately, as the polls are currently showing - no government will be formed following the next election without New Zealand First, and that will be true whether we decide to go into government or not. Doug Woolerton MP
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