Paul Pavletich for Mayor of Manukau City

**Donor** · 2nd September 2007, 13:24

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Arrive late and groan away. Read the link about what the law says. It may be an ass, but it's still the law. "Having a plug" for one's mates is still electioneering.

I laughed when I first read Hitchers post... but then remember this, KB was mentioned in parliament in March, so what is said here obviously does get noticed by the Big Wide World...

It may be worth reading the link and ensuring compliance, we all know how petty politics (and politicians!) can be...

**RC1** · 2nd September 2007, 13:38

got to be better then willie jackson

**Hitcher** · 2nd September 2007, 13:38

Worst case scenario is that a successful candidate could have their win challenged, with all of the angst that goes around this.

Any candidate endorsements need to be authorised by the person being endorsed.

**Steam** · 2nd September 2007, 14:26

To be all legal you gotta add the vital caveat; "If this breaks any election laws you can suck on my salty ham-flavoured balls, muthaf&%ka."
But seriously, you gotta get permission and quote it.
EDIT: Oh, Nah, I'm wrong, the candidate for Central Otago has explained it just below.

**Jantar** · 2nd September 2007, 14:39

The Local Electoral Act 2001 does allow for public comments without the candidate'a approval.

Section 113 (5)

This section does not restrict the publication of any news or comments relating to an election in a newspaper or other periodical, or on the internet, or in any other medium of electronic communication accessible by the public, ........

Basically if anyone wishes to comment, or say vote for XXXX, or don't vote for YYYY, then that is OK. However if it is a paid advertisement or a poster, then it must be authorised.

**Scouse** · 3rd September 2007, 11:51

Originally Posted by Jantar

The Local Electoral Act 2001 does allow for public comments without the candidate'a approval.

Section 113 (5)

Basically if anyone wishes to comment, or say vote for XXXX, or don't vote for YYYY, then that is OK. However if it is a paid advertisement or a poster, then it must be authorised.

Thanks for that clarification Jantar so seeing as how this is not a payed for advert its OK SO VOTE PAUL PAVLETICH FOR MAYOR OF MANUKAU CITY