Rotorua Candidates Forum

This event is proudly brought to you by Michelle Urquhart Workplace Resolution & Employment Law | Michelle Urquhart

Hear directly from Rotorua’s general election candidates:

• Billy Brown – New Zealand First
• Finn Liley – The Opportunity Party
• Fisher Wang – Labour Party
• Todd McClay – National Party

Moderated by Rotorua Business Chamber CEO Melanie Short, the forum will focus on the issues that matter most to Rotorua’s business community and local economy. Melanie will put key questions to the candidates before opening the floor for questions from the audience.

Come along to hear the candidates respond to the important issues and share where they stand ahead of the general election.

Date:  Tuesday 20 October
Time:  5.00pm–7.00pm
Venue:  Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Cost:  Free to attend; registration is required

EVENT TERMS & CONDITIONS
By registering for the Rotorua Candidates’ Forum, you agree to the following:

Respectful conduct

• Attendees are expected to engage respectfully with candidates, the moderator, event staff and other guests.
• Disruptive, abusive, intimidating or discriminatory behaviour will not be tolerated.
• Interjections, personal attacks or conduct that prevents the forum from proceeding may result in the attendee being asked to leave.
• Attendees must follow all reasonable instructions from Chamber staff, venue staff and event security.

Political neutrality

• The Rotorua Business Chamber is hosting the forum to support informed discussion on issues affecting Rotorua businesses and the wider community.
• Hosting the event, inviting candidates or providing candidates with an opportunity to speak does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate, political party or policy.
• Views expressed by candidates or attendees are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the Rotorua Business Chamber, its Board, members, sponsors or event partners.

Photography and recording

• Photography will take place during the event and may be used by the Chamber for communications, reporting and promotional purposes.
• Please advise Chamber staff before the event if you do not wish to be photographed (and we would suggest sitting towards the rear of the event seating).
• Attendees must not make recordings that disrupt the event or infringe the privacy of others.

Privacy

• Information provided during registration will be used to administer the event and communicate relevant event information.
• Personal information will be managed in accordance with the Rotorua Business Chamber’s Privacy Policy.

By completing your registration, you confirm that you have read and accepted these terms and conditions.