“The Central Ward voter turnout is just over 30%, while the number of renters is close to 70%. I don’t think that’s a coincidence.”

“Public ownership means accountability to us, the voters and ratepayers, let’s keep it that way,”

“We don’t hear enough from working people and their families. To be a great place to live, Christchurch has to be a great place for everyone to live. Good jobs, affordable housing, no asset sales along with the expansion of public assets, and public spending that improves the lives of ordinary Kiwis.”

“It's time we had councils, and a country, that work for working people. The Alliance is here to help make that happen.”