Georgina Beyer to stand for MANA in Te Tai Tonga
Posted on July 27, 2014 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“It’s great to have Georgie on board” said Hone Harawira, MANA Leader and Te Tai Tokerau MP. “She’s strong-minded, stands up to be counted, and has fought for the rights of those who haven’t had any – and won. That makes her an ideal fit for MANA..”
Ms Beyer, who has links to the Te Tai Tonga electorate through her Te Ati Awa and Ngati Mutunga whakapapa, was the world’s first openly transsexual mayor and MP and helped lead law changes to decriminalise prostitution and introduce civil unions.
“Our goal this election is to raise the profile of MANA, grow our numbers in Parliament, and help change the government. Georgina’s a respected household name in politics so she’s an important part of helping achieve that goal. We feel honoured to have her.”
“I’m really excited and things are already full steam ahead for the campaign” said Ms Beyer. “My health is steady, so it’s great to have a new challenge.”
“When approached about the role, there were a few things to consider as there always are. Taking on this role is my way of making amends to Maori for voting for the foreshore and seabed bill which I was forced into and which totally broke me. I’m very proud to stand with MANA.”
Andrew Paul says:
Post Author July 28, 2014 at 7:56 amHeard Georgina speak at our MANA AGM in Rotorua this year and was truly moved and inspired by an awesome korero. Tumeke!
Heidi says:
Post Author July 30, 2014 at 9:34 pmGo Georgina. But I bet Hamas would stone her to death. But you support Hamas. Weird.
Hania Douglas says:
Post Author August 20, 2014 at 1:46 pmKia ora,
I’m Hania Douglas, Te Karere – TVNZ’s elections researcher
I’m after contact info and perhaps a calendar of what your Maori electorate candidates will be doing in the lead-up to the elections.
I emailed yesterday and have been collating information I’ve found in the mean time, but I’ve found nothing on Georgina Beyer and I wonder if we could have a contact as we’re looking to do something on housing in Christchurch soon.
Fyi, we have assigned a reporter to each electorate in addition to our roving political reporter Irena Smith who will be covering all seven, so although there will be three points of contact per electorate on behalf of our team, we’ll try to keep it to one for the sake of clarity.
I can be reached at 09 916 6856 OR 0211639250.
Sincerely,
Hania Douglas.
Hania Douglas says:
Post Author August 20, 2014 at 2:21 pmDidn’t realise this was a public post. Can it please be deleted.
Leigh Nairn says:
Post Author September 3, 2014 at 8:37 pmHello Georgina
Appreciate your comments on Dotcom…..wish I could afford to help resource your campaign.
House staff at resorts where Dotcom has stayed, even Puka Lodge, have made the same comments as yourself…..self absorbed, odd, weird personality…so never mind sister, keep on truckin on, love ya baby.