Hone Harawira Campaign Statement - 24 JUNE 2011

One day out from the election and I'd just like to say That it's been a tough campaign Up against the Maori Party, the Labour Party and the National Party And more than a hundred thousand dollars spent by the opposition

All to try to keep me out of parliament

To try to stifle the free-thinking of the north and To try to suppress the voice of dispossessed

So it's really heartening to know that despite all that We're still ahead in the latest polls

So to all the kaumatua and kuia, mums and dads, Workers, unemployed, beneficiaries And our rangatahi as well .

I thank you all from the bottom of my heart

I have treasured your calls from the curb Your cheers from the passing cars Your jokes and the all the laughter Your suggestions, your challenges Your korero over a cuppa tea Your prayers and your blessings And your simple words of encouragement

So keep the faith folks and let's show the world That Tai Tokerau treasures its independence That Tai Tokerau wants a leader:

* who stands by his word

* who stands up for the treaty

* who has proved himself in building for the future

And that Tai Tokerau stands by those who stand by them

Best wishes to my opponents tomorrow

But Solomon needs a rest, and Kelvin is already on the list

So as I close, let me just add one more message To everyone in the Tai Tokerau From Kelston to the Cape Mai Hokianga ki Taumarere

And I'd ask that you share it with your friends today And keep it in mind when you go to the polls tomorrow

A vote for Kelvin will only get you Kelvin But a vote for HONE will get you HONE and Kelvin

VOTE SMART

VOTE WITH MANA

VOTE HONE

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