31 Aug 2023

NZ political parties court Pasifika for votes

From , 6:02 am on 31 August 2023
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Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Political parties have begun courting people for votes, in the lead up to the New Zealand election.

Major issues like housing, amnesty for overstayers, the cost of living crisis, and supporting struggling students is front of mind for many Pacific families.

Eleisha Foon spoke with three of New Zealand's minor parties as they pitched their policies in the hopes to win over Pasifika voters.