The Struggle for the Agenda: New Zealand Labour Party Candidate Selections 1987-93

Examines the candidate selection process in the NZ Labour Party (NZLP), using a series of case studies from parliamentary candidate selections for the 1987, 1990 and 1993 elections. Considers the influence of party rules and procedures on selection outcomes. Examines whether the existence of a '...

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Published in:	Political science 1998-01, Vol.49 (2), p.198-228
Main Author:	Sheppard, Simon
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Candidates Elections Labour parties New Zealand Parliamentary elections Political parties Politicians Politics, Practical
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Summary:	Examines the candidate selection process in the NZ Labour Party (NZLP), using a series of case studies from parliamentary candidate selections for the 1987, 1990 and 1993 elections. Considers the influence of party rules and procedures on selection outcomes. Examines whether the existence of a 'hidden agenda' in the party hierarchy may have influenced selection results. Explores the backgrounds and tactics of would-be Labour parliamentary candidates, the factors responsible for a person succeeding in gaining selection and some of the effects of the 1987-93 selection controversies and choices on the direction, personnel and policies of the NZLP. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
ISSN:	0032-3187 2041-0611 2041-0611