Cunliffe goes to Samoan Easter service

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014

Labour leader David Cunliffe attended a Samoan church service last night, as the party ramps up its efforts to woo the Pasifika vote.

After an Easter Sunday service in Mangere, Cunliffe addressed more than 3000 people at the Samoan Assembly of God National Easter Conference.

Labour is making a concerted effort to target voters in electorates including Mangere, Manurewa and Manukau East ahead of September’s general election. Continue reading

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