Our Candidates in the 2023 General Election are listed below
Paul Davie is our Rock The Vote NZ candidate for Auckland Central. Paul Davie is a dedicated advocate for change and a prominent figure in the political landscape of New Zealand. As the Rock The Vote NZ candidate for Auckland Central in the 2023 General Election, he brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted belief in the power of the family unit to uphold strong societal values.
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A loving husband and father, Paul cherishes his marriage and the joys of raising a large family. With seven children and fourteen grandchildren, he understands the importance of fostering a nurturing environment and preserving the core principles that hold communities together.
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Paul is a staunch supporter of freedom of speech, recognising its fundamental role in a thriving democracy. He firmly believes that the voice of every citizen should be heard and respected. Additionally, he advocates for the implementation of Binding Citizens-Initiated Referendums, empowering the people to have a direct say in shaping policies that impact their lives.
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Protecting the sovereignty of New Zealand is another key aspect of Paul's political platform. He emphasises the need to safeguard the nation's independence, ensuring that decisions made for the country's future are made within its borders and in the best interest of its people.
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With a commitment to family values, individual rights, and the sovereignty of New Zealand, Paul Davie seeks to make a meaningful impact on Auckland Central and contribute to a better future for all its residents.​
John Alcock BSc. MSc. LLB. is our Rock The Vote NZ candidate for Pakuranga. He is Business Development Manager for the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists to New Zealand and is an Enrolled Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. In addition to his business roles, John has actively engaged in political life. He was a candidate for Mayor of Auckland in the 2022 NZ Local Body Elections, and previously sat on the Board of ACT New Zealand.
John Alcock strongly believes that the two most critical values to success are honesty and integrity. His interests in the areas of Economics, Finance, and the emerging Crypto Market reflect his comprehensive understanding of contemporary financial trends.
We need a truly representative voice for the New Zealand people in Parliament, not career politicians acting as agents of international organisations to impose policies that divide our society. We believe it's about time a good Kwi with common sense and a real grasp of the issues is given the opportunity to bring vision, transparency and accountability back into government this election.
Eric Chuah is our Rock The Vote NZ candidate for Maungakiekie. He was a former lecturer in psychology at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia and worked in the Monash University Global Terrorism Research Centre. He was a candidate and Deputy Leader for the Advance New Zealand Party in the 1996 NZ General Election, and was the Party Strategist and Immigration Spokesperson for the United Future Party in the 1999 NZ General Election.
Eric Chuah sees the need to strengthen our NZ Defence Force in the light of CCP enlargement and projection of power in the Asia Pacific. He also believes in the enshrinement of the NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990 in legislation.
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We need a truly representative voice for the New Zealand people in Parliament, not career politicians acting as agents of international organisations to impose policies that divide our society. We believe it's about time a good Kwi with common sense and a real grasp of the issues is given the opportunity to bring vision, transparency and accountability back into government this election.
Grant Mountjoy is our Rock The Vote NZ List candidate. He is a former teacher and all-time pedestrian, has an eye for catching detail, such as street cameras multiplying on intersections and the mushroom-like sprouting of cellular masts in your street or suburb! So, in an effort to find out, Grant put himself forward as a Rock The Vote candidate at the 2022 Local Body election, determined to unearth whether changes occurring on his doorstep in Central Auckland were as surprising to the public at large as it was to him. The quest continues! Grant is concerned about the invasive hand of government in local body business and is an ardent supporter of local infrastructure remaining in local control. Grant is also Rock The Vote NZ’s Minutes Secretary and Media Producer.
Michael Clarkson is a stay-at-home father to his young daughter. He comes from a sporting background, competing in mountain biking and inline speed skating, regionally, nationally and internationally, and is passionate about health and fitness.
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As a former orderly working for the South Canterbury District Health Board, Michael Clarkson has seen first-hand the many issues with our health system, such as understaffing and the undervaluing of health workers. He would like to implement a “Workers Welfare advocacy service”, an idea he’s been working on for some time, “mainly due to the current failings of the health industry”.
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Michael believes there needs to be a review of the Accident Compensation Commission and ACC legislation, to effect improvements in the ACC hearing process and outcomes for injured New Zealanders.
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Michael’s main drive is to see transparency and accountability in all sectors, which saw him run for the Timaru District Council in the 2022 Local Body Elections as part of a newly-formed ratepayers’ association. Prior to that he was a Twitter commentator for Martyn Bradbury's “Waatea Fifth Estate”.
Another area of concern for Michael, as the father of a young child, is the school curriculum and the “driving implementation of ideologies that have nothing to do with education”.
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Michael says “Our freedoms, freedom of speech, and our values have been massively eroded in recent times and it’s time for them to be reclaimed”.