However this is early days. It is extremely difficult to get into parliament in your first year of existence. I believe we have laid the groundwork for future success.

There is no need for a “new Christian voice” – we already have too many (Family, Kiwi, Pacific…). What we need is either to consolidate the parties (as was tried unsuccessfully last year), or failing that to get behind one of them. Another one would just make the situation worse.

I have analysed the Family Party performance in Mangere and East Coast Bays, and our overall level of support, here:
http://sjdennis.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/electorate-analysis-mangere/
http://sjdennis.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/electorate-analysis-east-coast-bays/
http://sjdennis.wordpress.com/2008/11/10/family-party-level-of-support/

I believe we need more Christians in the major parties. If we had enough there would be no need for a conservative minor party. However if by the next election we are still seeing predominately socially liberal candidates and policies on offer by these parties, there will still be a need for a conservative minor party. I doubt in 3 years there will be that much change in the major parties. But if you have a heart to get into politics and effect that change, and agree overall with the other policies of a major party, then I would encourage you to get involved and be that Christian influence.

Alternatively, the Family Party will be round next election and will have had 3 years to gather strength. We would love your assistance to actually take out an electorate next time.

Good on you for “Don’t vote Labour”.

You know Wally? You must be based in Christchurch – I am

I’ll add your blog to the “Who says” on the Don’t Vote Labour website.

Regards, Andy

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