Greens not contesting Coromandel

Pretty sensible decision not to contest Coromandel.  National’s Goudie has built up a 10,000 vote majority and Fitzsimons time is better spent on the party vote.

The Greens should look at standing in a potentially winnable seat – one of those which has a strong party vote for them. If they continue to be close to the 5% threshold then Labour voters might vote strategically and elect a Green candidate to ensure the Greens remain in Parliament.  It worked for Prebble in 96 and Hide in 05.