I would love to take credit for the following 2 paragraphs, however I must admit that I didn't write it. The sentiments contained in it however sum up my view of the system quite nicely:
I am beginning to think that the oft-quoted reference to New Zealanders being ‘sheeple' is a gross insult to our woolly animal friends.
After all, sheep don't vote every three years to expand the capacity of the local freezing works, do they?
The options on offer:
Please vote for one of the following:
Party A who offer A punch on the nose
Party B: who offer A poke in the eye
oooh let's see - I think I'll vote for the punch on the nose please!
The typical voters response upon voting for party A and getting what they gave their permission for is to vote for party 'B” the next time round.
Labour (baaa), National (baaa) Greens (b. . .!)
An immoral, unprincipled advance auction of stolen goods - let the rort begin.

Graham Clark, Lower Kaimai.