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Two candidates seek Indian votes

A social worker and an expert in governance are seeking the support of the Indian community in the general election due to be held on September 20, 2014.

Anne Pala is contesting from Kelston as a New Zealand First candidate, while the Green Party has put up Barry Coates for Mt Roskill.

Both are safe seats for the Labour Party. Carmel Sepuloni (Labour) who lost to Paula Bennett (National) by just nine votes in the 2011 general election is expected to win this time and if the past is an indication, Mt Roskill voters will return Phil Goff to Parliament for his 11th term. The two parties should therefore rank their candidates high on their Lists to ensure their entry into Parliament.

Anne is well known in Auckland, especially in the Waitakere region, which has been her home for the past 25 years. Born in Fiji, her family roots go back to Gujarat in India and she speaks a number of languages. Her public service record includes Waitakere Ethnic Board (Past Chair), NixCrew Trust (Trustee) and Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel (Founding Member).

She owns WinMac Solutions Ltd, an IT company based in Kelston.

“I want to represent the people of Kelston as a New Zealander and my Party (New Zealand First) seeks unity and is against separatism. We seek to ensure Law and Order,” she said.

Mr Coates, who has a long list of national and international assignments to his credit (the most recent of which was as Executive Director of Oxfam New Zealand), is a strong advocate of high value, high skill and low carbon economy.

“The next decade will be crucial for our planet and its people, particularly vulnerable communities and species. A better future is possible and the Green Party is the right choice to make it happen,” he said.


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