Values seeks electoral changes

Press, 23 November 1981, Page 23

Values seeks electoral changes

DR A. L. WILKINSON

The Values Party wants the voting system changed to a form of proportional representation. according to the party's candidate. Dr Alan Wilkinson. He said. “New Zealand is not a democracy. Labour got more votes than National in 1978 yet Mr Muldoon has ruled like a little dictator ever since.'.'

Dr Wilkinson said that much of the power and money should be taken away from' the Government and institutions and given to

various community organisations to involve more people in decision-making. Values sought equality and

justice for all people, which meant fair-sharing of work, wealth, and land. It meant conserving the environment and its non-renewable resources and an end to oppression based on race, sex. class, age, or religious beliefs. Dr Wilkinson said: "The other political parties will not easily give up centralised power because each of them hopes to abuse it for their own advantage. We. the people, have to reform the

system that is fouling us up." Dr Wilkinson, said that the Values Party was small and did not expect to do very well in the General Election. But basic principles the party stood for were vital for the long-term well-being of New Zealand. Dr Wilkinson is aged 35. He is a computer programmer and has lived in the electorate with his wife and two children since 1972. He is. one of his party's three leaders.