Upcoming Events
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Roadshow - Timaru
Thursday, August 06, 2020 at 07:00 PM · 2 rsvps · Timaru South Cosmoplitan Club in Timaru, New Zealand
We are so excited to meet you. Please come and talk with leader and economist Geoff Simmons on Thursday, August 6, 2020 19:00 at Timaru South Cosmoplitan Club.
Don't leave change to chance. TOP has a plan to make sure New Zealand's economic rebuild is fair for everyone, and we would love to hear from you how TOP's policies will make a difference to your lives. -
UBI vs GMI: A Debate
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 06:00 PM · 6 rsvps · JJ Murphy & Co. in Wellington, New Zealand
What is a universal basic income (UBI) or Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI)?
What would these policies mean for me?
What are the similarities & differences between UBI & GMI? Are those differences significant?
These questions and more will be discussed at one of the most exciting policy debates of the 2020 Election season:
Geoff Simmons, former Treasury economist and current leader of the Opportunities Party (TOP)
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Public - Rally for Fair Rent Now!
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 12:15 AM · Te Ngākau Civic Square
Public FB event here hosted by Renters United
Calling all Wellington renters and supporters! Join us in Te Ngākau Civic Square for the Rally for Fair Rent Now!We have invited housing spokespeople from the political parties to attend and address the audience on what urgent actions they will take to stop the runaway rents that are making life unaffordable for thousands of New Zealanders.We will conclude by forming an outline of “Fair Rent Now!” with our bodies to officially launch our set of demands for fair rent this election.Geoff (Rongotai) will be speaking & Abe (Wellington Central), Jess (Ōhāriu), Ben (Hutt South) will also be in attendance -
Public - Meet the Candidates Waitoa
Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 05:00 PM · Waitoa Social Club in Wellington, New Zealand
FB event here hosted by Waitoa Social Club
We’re delighted to host an evening of friendly political debate and conversation.
Join us as the Rongotai electoral candidates for Labour, National, TOP and The Greens, discuss more than the price of milk and explain why they deserve your support in the up coming General election.
This event is sure to be popular, table bookings are strongly encouraged. -
Roadshow Rongotai
Monday, August 17, 2020 at 06:00 PM · 1 rsvp · Miramar Uniting Church in Wellington, New Zealand
We are so excited to meet you. Please come and talk with Rongotai candidate, leader of TOP (The Opportunities Party) and economist Geoff Simmons Monday, August 17, 2020 18:00 at Miramar Uniting Church.
Don't leave change to chance. TOP has a plan to make sure New Zealand's economic rebuild is fair for everyone, and we would love to hear from you how TOP's policies will make a difference to your lives. -
Newtown Connections: What are waiting for?
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 06:00 PM · Newtown Community & Cultural Centre in Wellington, New Zealand
Cycling: free, carbon-zero, and fun! Most people agree we need safe, separated cycleways through Newtown. So why is it taking so long?
Come along to ask your questions and share your thoughts on how to take things forward. Wellington City Councillors will be attending – now’s your chance to speak to them directly. More details to come -
Berhamphore Golf Course Activation
Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 02:00 PM · Berhamphore Golf Course in Wellington, New Zealand
The golf course in Berhampore has 100 members. Yet it could house thousands, provide recreation space for tens of thousands, and provide space to plant hundreds of thousands of trees.
We have a housing crisis and a climate emergency. Come along and show your support for a better use of this precious land.
During this event we will space ourselves out to demonstrate alternative uses of this space. More details will be sent out closer to the time as well as explained on the day.
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Roadshow Wellington Central
Monday, August 24, 2020 at 06:00 PM · 5 rsvps · JJ Murphy's & Co. in Wellington, New Zealand
We are so excited to meet you. Please come and talk with leader and economist Geoff Simmons and Wellington Central candidate Abe Gray on Monday, August 24, 2020 18:00 at JJ Murphy & Co., upstairs.
Don't leave change to chance. TOP has a plan to make sure New Zealand's economic rebuild is fair for everyone, and we would love to hear from you how TOP's policies will make a difference to your lives.
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Public - Meet the Candidates Greater Brooklyn
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 07:30 PM · St Matthews in Wellington, New Zealand
An evening of political debate & conversation with Rongotai candidates from Labour, National, TOP & Greens where they explain why they deserve your support in the up coming General Election 2020!
This is a great event to attend with friends & families regardless of where they sit on the political spectrum!
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Public - Meet the Candidates Newtown
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 08:00 PM · St Anne's Hall in Wellington, New Zealand
An evening of political debate & conversation with Rongotai candidates from Labour, National, TOP & Greens where they explain why they deserve your support in the up coming General Election 2020!
This is a great event to attend with friends & families regardless of where they sit on the political spectrum!