Paul Young, the New Citizens candidate who came a credible third behind National and Labour in the Botany by-election earlier this year, will now run as a candidate for the Conservative Party instead.

“The values of New Citizens are very much aligned with the Conservative Party,” says Mr Young. “We understand the importance of family, business, and everyone making a contribution.”

With the Conservative Party behind him, Mr Young is confident he can increase his vote on election day in an electorate that has the highest immigrant population of any other (over 50%).

Mr Young speaks five languages - English, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese and Japanese - and has been a resident of the Botany electorate for 22 years.
He is a well-known local personality who runs a local photography business. As well as having photographed thousands of local families, he has also served on various boards including the Asian Council on Reducing Crime.
Colin Craig, Leader of the Conservative Party, says he is pleased that talks with the New Citizens Party have resulted in an outcome that will benefit both the Botany district and the country.

“The New Citizens withdrawal in favour of the Conservative Party gives immigrant voters a clear best option to vote for in this election. The Conservative Party’s policies around family values, business enterprise, and law and order clearly tick the boxes for the majority of New Zealand immigrants,” he says.
Mr Craig received strong support during the mayoral campaign from within the Asian and immigrant community, which has carried over to the Conservative Party.

Contact Paul: 021 954088

pyoung@amac.co.nz 

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