20/08/2026
Our first enrollment drive kicked off on Sunday.
In just an hour and a half we covered almost 200 doors in Wainuiomata South of Mary Crowther Park, where enrollment was 14% less than the rest of the electorate in the last election.
We had 79 conversations; enrolling people to vote, confirming enrolments and talking about the issues on top for them this election. Our canvases heard repeatedly that people were either struggling with rising costs, or knew others who were.
We also heard again, and again that things had gotten worse under the current government. There was concern about the changes to the electoral rules, and in particular about the low youth enrollment rates. Many people hadn’t previously heard about, and were horrified by the workers rights changes.
It was great to hear several people we spoke to were already involved in enrollment drives through their community groups, and many confirmed they were going to follow up with friends and family to ensure they were enrolled and encourage them to vote.
Despite the bitter cold, people took the time to come out and talk to us and expressed they wanted to see a government that cares and looks after its people, that takes action to reduce suffering, that provides opportunities for people to build meaningful lives.
We look forward to our next day of action in Strathmore August 29, come help - RSVP link in bio.
