Do you have a question for a political party about the election? Full Name: PRN: Prison: My question is for the following political party (or indicate “All”) : Question: How we help Informed consent to participate The 2020 General Election is approaching fast. As a voter you By completing this form you understand and consent to the will want to make an informed decision about who to vote for to following: represent you in Parliament. The Howard League (an independent • Corrections and Howard League staff may read the question, charity) can help you ask questions of the political parties on their and the answer received, to ensure it does not contain plans for the country, and get the answers back to you in time for inappropriate language or information you to vote. • Your name, PRN and location will be provided to Howard League How it works • Your personal details will not be submitted to the political party; Write your question in the space above. You can ask only your question specific political parties, or just tick “All”. Hand the form to a staff member, who will send it to the Howard League. Once the • Although your question will be submitted to political parties, the answer to your question is received, the Howard League will Howard League is not responsible if no response is provided sent it to you via the e-prisoner email system. You can ask questions up to 09 October 2020. Questions can only be about current political issues or party policies. If you want to communicate with an MP about personal matters or issues related to your case, then you should do this by a separate letter. Staff to complete: Declaration: Email to: I have read and understand the above section on informed [email protected] consent to participate Corrections staff signature: Signed: Date: Date: Please complete this form and return to Corrections staff who will scan and email to the Howard League. You must sign the above consent to participate. This form will be returned to you with confirmation after it has been sent. If you’re not sure what to ask, remember you can ask a question on any party policy or political issue you think is important. For example: 1. Can you advise me on what your party will do for (the topic is that is important to you). 2. How will your party policies work regarding (the topic is that is important to you). 3. Can you provide me your policy on what your party is doing about (the topic is that is important to you) in my electorate of ….. Registered political parties in New Zealand Act Party New Zealand One Party Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party Sustainable New Zealand Party MANA Movement The Greens, The Green Party of Aotearoa/New Zealand Māori Party The New Zealand Democratic Party for Social Credit New Conservative The Opportunities Party (TOP) New Zealand First Party The New Zealand National Party New Zealand Labour Party NZ Outdoors Party Vision New Zealand.