Description
The double feature you’ve been waiting for.
This is an apolitical event, and all major political parties have been invited. Not enrolled? Go to vote.nz! We will also have enrolment information present on the day.
Agenda
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Voting 101 Workshop
Join Dear Em for a Voting 101 workshop, where there are no silly questions, no politicians present, and the focus is all on helping new and young voters understand what this election thing even is.
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Political Panel
Stay on for a Political Panel, where youth- and women-focused community organisations will put the tough questions to political candidates, and you get to decide whether their answers will win your vote.
Panel Guests
Act: TBC
Greens: Yasmine Serhan
Proud unionist, community organiser and educator, passionate about workers’ rights and bringing working whānau with us on the Green Party waka. I’m a Palestinian New Zealander, proudly raised in Kirikiriroa, now living in Tāmaki Makaurau. As an early childhood teacher, union organiser, and social justice advocate I have built relationships that shaped my views. I bring with me the voices of workers who are fighting for affordable and dignified lives, honouring te Tiriti, just transitions, safe and inclusive workplaces. I have succeeded in bringing new communities into the union movement and supported workers to win a living wage. Workers must be engaged in fighting corporate greed and the concentration of wealth that destroys the lives of working people and the planet.
Labour: Camilla Belich
List MP based in Epsom | Spokesperson for Justice, Public Services Camilla is a strong advocate for women and the families they support. She has worked extensively on pay equity policy and on legal claims seeking equal pay for work. In 2024, Camilla had the privilege of having her Member’s Bill, the Employment Relations (Employment Renumeration Disclosure) Amendment Bill drawn from the Members’ Bill Ballot. The bill aims to protect employees against disciplinary action if they discuss their pay. Camilla is the Chair is the Government and Local Government Select Committee. Camilla was formerly Chair of Parliament’s Education and Workforce Select Committee and was both Government and Opposition Junior Whip from 2023 to 2025.
National: TBC
New Zealand First: Vicky Hau
Vicky Hau is a proud New Zealand-born Tongan with deep roots in Māngere, South Auckland, where she was raised and continues to work today. With over a decade of experience in public service, governance, and economic development, Vicky brings practical leadership, strong local knowledge, and a no-nonsense approach focused on delivering real outcomes for everyday New Zealanders. Most recently, Vicky was the Māngere Town Centre Manager, leading one of Auckland’s most diverse community and business hubs. She has led real improvements by supporting local businesses, improving community safety, strengthening town centre pride through beautification projects, delivering major community events, and supporting long-term local development across Māngere. Standing for New Zealand First, Vicky believes in putting New Zealanders first, backing hardworking families, restoring accountability, supporting local businesses, and building safer, stronger communities.
Opportunity: Attending, candidate TBC
Te Pāti Māori: Oriini Kaipara
Elected MP for Tāmaki Makaurau | Oriini is the first ever graduate of the Māori language movement to be elected to Parliament. With her roots firmly grounded at West Auckland’s Hoani Waititi Marae, Oriini is passionate about protecting te ao Māori including te reo me ōna tikanga, culture and identity. As MP for Tāmaki Makaurau and a key member of Te Pāti Māori, Oriini is committed to advocating for the rights of rangatahi, women, kaumātua, whaikaha, and our most vulnerable communities. Her portfolios include Housing, Infrastructure, Transport, Small Business, Employment & Training, Sports & Recreation, and Māori Development.
Community Partners
Dear Em
Sometimes it's hard being a girl. Em shares real talk from real girls to get through the good times and the bad, together.
National Islamic Youth Association
NIYA was created by Rangatahi Muslim for Rangatahi Muslim – this means you! We’re here to provide you with opportunities to gain new skills and connections, and have your voice heard at a national level. Where ever you may be in your Islamic journey – know that we’ve got your back!
Te Wāhi Wāhine o Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Women's Centre
The Auckland Women’s Centre facilitates empowerment and well-being for all women.
National Council of Women Auckland
We have a long and proud history, bringing together people from all walks of life who are keen to improve the quality of life for women, our whānau and communities across the motu. Our mahi has helped shape the social and economic fabric of our country. Today our work focuses on realising our vision: a gender equal Aotearoa New Zealand.
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