Host a GM Hustings Watch-Along Party!!

On Wednesday 8th July we're hosting a people-power themed GM Mayoral Hustings. But this is a hustings with a twist - it is as much about you as it is about the candidates who want your vote!

We are inviting you to gather some friends, family, neighbours or a community group together to watch the live stream of the event, and engage with a set of activities. The activities are all set out for you in a handy guide.

You'll need good wifi, a facebook account, and some party vibes.

Host yours Wednesday 8th July, 6.30-9pm.

This allows an hour of discussion and activity before tuning into the livestream which runs 7.30-9pm.

With a helpful guide from us, you'll facilitate a conversation about what you want from a people-powered democracy in GM and whether you think the candidates are going to bring your vision to life. You'll contribute notes from your discussions via an online form.

Sign up to host a party and we will send you info about support/info sessions and a helpful pack with info about how to access the livestream, how to guide the activity and how to submit your discussion notes to feed into the big conversation about a people-powered GM!!

All candidates have been invited to this live-streamed hustings. We cannot guarantee their attendance.

This event is being organised in a strictly party-neutral way, with equal and balanced opportunity for each candidate to share their vision. We aren't promoting any political party over another. Your views and votes are your own and democracy is best when there's a wide range of opinions being shared respectfully!

Please don't use your watch along to push others to vote for one particular political party or candidate. It's a chance to listen to each other, talk with compassion and curiosity, and connect across divides.