Labour candidate for Waitākere, Vanushi Walters, says her door-knocking campaign has revealed a strong public desire for change.

Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Walters said she was hearing widespread frustration with the government’s leadership.

“They came into government and said they would make it easier for New Zealanders, but things have gotten harder,” Walters said.

Green Party candidate Ricardo Menéndez March says voters are connecting with the Greens because the party is campaigning on issues that matter most to people.

Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Menéndez March criticised the National Party’s social media campaign, saying its Instagram and Facebook pages focused more on attacking other political parties than promoting policy proposals.

“If you look at the National Party’s Instagram and Facebook pages, you will find that they are not campaigning on proposals. They are literally just running attacks on political parties,” Menéndez March said.

UnityFiji Party leader Savenaca Narube has raised concerns that the current coalition government is attempting to replace Fiji’s Constitution rather than amend it.

Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Narube clarified that his party was not opposed to constitutional amendments, but disagreed with the process being followed. “It’s not that we don’t want to amend it. Get that right to our viewers. No, we are opposed to the process,” Narube said.

Narube also criticised the current coalition government, describing it as a “one-man show”.

ACT Party Papakura electorate candidate Malkiat Singh says he has scaled back his campaign activities after receiving threatening messages via social media and phone.

Singh said he no longer feels safe door-knocking and is accompanied by others whenever he is out in public.

Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Singh said his family had also urged him to reduce some public engagements due to safety concerns.

Asked whether the attacks against him were politically motivated, Singh said he believed several factors could be involved, including his visual appearance and the possibility that some people had issues with the ACT Party.

All Whites striker Sarpreet Singh says Indian football is making good progress, pointing to the national team’s recent matches against top sides such as Brazil and Panama.

Singh is also looking forward to facing India when the team tours New Zealand next month.

Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain this morning from Portugal, where he plays club football for SC Farense, Singh discussed his football journey and experiences in the professional game.

Asked what advice he would give young people aspiring to become professional footballers, Singh had a simple message: “You have to dream big.”

138th ranked India takes on 47th ranked New Zealand in two-match football series as part of the 100 Years of Unity Through Sport celebrations between New Zealand and India .Series opener to be played on Thursday, November 12th, at the Go Media Stadium (Auckland)7:00 PM while second match will be played on Sunday, November 15th, at the One New Zealand Stadium (Christchurch)4:00 PM.

Stay tuned to Tarana for updates.

Labour Party candidate for Takanini, Kharag Singh, says he wants to win back the electorate for Labour. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Singh says he has been receiving positive feedback and support from the community and is confident about his campaign. According to Singh, the cost of living is the main concern for many people heading into this year’s election. He also believes Parliament needs strong representation to address racism in New Zealand and ensure everyone is treated fairly.

Labour’s Arena Williams Says Practical Policies Can Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures

Labour’s Manurewa electorate candidate, Arena Williams, says the party has practical policies aimed at easing the cost of living, but voters need to understand how those measures will affect their everyday lives. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Williams said people in her electorate were calling for change, although some remained undecided about which direction to take. She said Labour needed to clearly explain how its proposed cost-of-living measures would make a tangible difference to households. “It’s about telling people how it’s going to affect everyday lives,” Williams said. Williams also defended Labour’s banking policy, arguing that financial technology companies should be able to access real-time payments safely, allowing customers to benefit from faster and more efficient transactions. On law and order, she said Labour was focused on preventing crime before it happens, highlighting the importance of addressing problems before they lead to offending. Williams said the party’s approach was centred on practical solutions to the issues affecting people and families in their daily lives.

National Party Ōtāhuhu candidate Lalit Arya says cost of living and law and order are among the key concerns he is hearing from voters in the electorate.

Arya says he is telling voters that the National-led Government is working to bring down the cost of living, while law and order remains a priority for the party. He says National’s policies are already producing positive results.

As an Indian candidate, Arya says he initially wondered what kind of reception he would receive from voters in the electorate. However, he says he has been pleased with the response so far.

While some voters have raised concerns about job losses in the public sector under the National-led Government, Arya says he is telling them that the situation is improving and that the Government’s policies are beginning to deliver results.