Who plans to spend money?

Just had a look at the Electoral Commission Register of Promoters, ie those planning to spend more than $12,000 in the general election or the referendum.

Remember how the left rail against money in politics, and those evil business groups. Well surprise surprise there is not a single business group registered as a promoter. So who is:

Referendum

• Green Party
• CTU
• Vote for Change
• Dairy Workers Union
• Service & Food Workers Union
• NZEI
• NZ Nurses Organisation
• National Distribution Union
• Campaign for MMP

Looks very balanced doesn’t it?

Election

• CTU
• PSA
• Dairy Workers Union
• Service & Food Workers Union
• NZEI
• NZ Nurses Organisation
• National Distribution Union

So seven unions are registered, and no-one else.