King or queen-maker

In spite of all the claims by the major parties that they have the moral highground to form the next government, the reality is that in effect NZ First will form that government. Winston and the party are deserving of the title, ‘‘king or queenmaker’’. In forming the next government Winston needs to think about how NZ First, without him at the helm, will appeal to the mind and hearts of future voters in other elections.

When Winston talks to the two parties which could form a government, he needs to be really firm on obtaining positions for his MPs where bottom-lines are paramount, such as limiting immigration, strengthening rail links to the provinces so as to strengthen the commercial and economic viability of areas outside of Auckland.

Regardless of which party Winston chooses, he must also consider those voters who regardless of their candidate preferences voted for change, especially in cleaning up the environment. I am sure that as a legacy to both ‘‘his’’ party and the people of this brave little country, Winston can wield that power with determination and wisdom.

Kia kaha, Winston.

Dennis Pennefather

Te Awamutu

Party and the political Left a landslide.’’

Based on that prediction what does a defeat look like?

National have increased their vote over every single election since 2008. That is unprecedented and shows just how little people wanted to change.

The whining and gnashing of teeth the morning after the election was painful. If social media is correct, 35% of the country is planning to leave. Good, that will make more room for people who want to get on and contribute instead of just demanding that everyone else contribute.

If the left won they would have been quick to call it a victory for democracy – the people have spoken. But when the people speak and it’s not what they want to hear, it’s a failure of democracy.

Best just call them losers.

Geoff Kreegher

Hamilton