I don't trust a party that hid a pedophile to get elected when they say they know how to be tough on crime

Act, a party with a long history of defining crime as something only the poor do and totally not what their former party president did, wants to “get tough” on burglary by doing what right wing parties always get wrong about what leads to crime and breaching human rights to send a message that won’t be heard because it’s based on a lie.Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it.First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for practical tools and resources to help you choose who to vote for.To stay across all my content—including the award-winning podcast and weekly newsletter—make sure you follow the main hub: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownzWant to help drive the conversation? Building these tools and keeping the analysis flowing takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work. If you're in a position to support, please consider a paid subscription or buying a coffee to keep this platform sustainable as we push for a change of government in 2026: https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotheroneYour backing means everything. Thank you.©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026