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# /u/tehoncomingstorm97 announces the Green Party’s UBI policy for seniors, parents, and youth at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand

The young Cantabrians in the crowd cheer as /u/tehoncomingstorm97 takes the stage, while sceptical mothers and seniors, not the Green Party’s usual crowd, applaud politely. Nevertheless, the audience fills the aircraft hall.

“Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena tatou katoa! Thanks for coming out to hear about our brand new Unconditional Basic Income policy on this beautiful Christchurch day!” says /u/tehoncomingstorm97, greeting the warm crowd.

“It’s clear Christchurch has had it tough over the last decade. After the the shocking and devastating set of earthquakes, the region was hit hard. When Christchurch needed the country’s support more than ever, the government committed to underfunding Canterbury’s mental health services, and now Christchurch’s unemployed population is increasing.”

“It’s time that New Zealand starts to support our people better. It’s time that we begin to recognise the huge amount of unpaid work New Zealand parents, mostly that of mothers, contribute to our country. It’s also time we better recognise the long contributions New Zealand’s proud senior population have made to our country.”

‘About time!’ shouts an elderly woman sitting near the aisle.

“With our new Unconditional Basic Income policy, every family with children under 4 years old will receive an extra $200 per week, helping young parents cover the costs of raising an infant, and allowing them more opportunities to reward themselves for the tough work they do all across our country.”

The young mothers in the audience cheer as the entire crowd applauds.

“New Zealand superannuation is broken!” proclaims /u/tehoncomingstorm97. “In today’s economy, how on earth can we expect anyone to survive on just $300 a week? It’s a preposterous idea!”

“In the Green Party’s new policy, we will replace and improve the way we support a seniors. Every citizen over 65 years of age will be given $400 per week, indexed to living costs- not average income. Every senior will be better off weekly by $10-100. That can make a huge difference in somebody’s life.”

The crowd cheers, with some elderly waving their walking sticks in the year.

“It is time New Zealand recognises the contributions so many people have made to our country, and that is exactly what this policy does. But we want to take this one step further. Why just reward positive contributions to our society, when we can also invest in future contributions? That is why we will also be giving $155 per week to every citizen between and including the ages of 18 to 21. This will provide security to young people as they take their first steps on their own. Not only that, but it will also help decrease our staggering rates of mental health and youth suicide through young people feeling safe and secure. While we will be decreasing the living costs allowance available in student loans from $178.81 to $85, students will still be at least $60 better off each week as they continue their studies.”

The youth in the crowd cheer and holler as he reads out this policy. Old people who don’t know how to whisper can be heard exclaiming “I wish we had had that back then” to one another.

“Our mothers will be supported! Our seniors won’t be living in tiny caravans all alone any more! Our young people won’t be killing themselves as they struggle without support! Is this the future you want?”

The crowd cries out: “Yes!”

“Then there’s only one thing to do: cast your two ticks for the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand, and let us help you!”

Everyone in the audience who can stand up does, as they give /u/tehoncomingstorm97 the longest round of applause ever witnessed in Canterbury.

/u/tehoncomingstorm97 leaves the stage, shaking hands with co-leader /u/imnofox and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel as he goes.

[The full policy document can be found here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZmKFvtb9KRl5RhQDyOYgKCQE4NGQtUNY960mtY_pmac/edit?usp=sharing).
	# /u/tehoncomingstorm97 announces the Green Party’s UBI policy for seniors, parents, and youth at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand

	The young Cantabrians in the crowd cheer as /u/tehoncomingstorm97 takes the stage, while sceptical mothers and seniors, not the Green Party’s usual crowd, applaud politely. Nevertheless, the audience fills the aircraft hall.

	“Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena tatou katoa! Thanks for coming out to hear about our brand new Unconditional Basic Income policy on this beautiful Christchurch day!” says /u/tehoncomingstorm97, greeting the warm crowd.

	“It’s clear Christchurch has had it tough over the last decade. After the the shocking and devastating set of earthquakes, the region was hit hard. When Christchurch needed the country’s support more than ever, the government committed to underfunding Canterbury’s mental health services, and now Christchurch’s unemployed population is increasing.”

	“It’s time that New Zealand starts to support our people better. It’s time that we begin to recognise the huge amount of unpaid work New Zealand parents, mostly that of mothers, contribute to our country. It’s also time we better recognise the long contributions New Zealand’s proud senior population have made to our country.”

	‘About time!’ shouts an elderly woman sitting near the aisle.

	“With our new Unconditional Basic Income policy, every family with children under 4 years old will receive an extra $200 per week, helping young parents cover the costs of raising an infant, and allowing them more opportunities to reward themselves for the tough work they do all across our country.”

	The young mothers in the audience cheer as the entire crowd applauds.

	“New Zealand superannuation is broken!” proclaims /u/tehoncomingstorm97. “In today’s economy, how on earth can we expect anyone to survive on just $300 a week? It’s a preposterous idea!”

	“In the Green Party’s new policy, we will replace and improve the way we support a seniors. Every citizen over 65 years of age will be given $400 per week, indexed to living costs- not average income. Every senior will be better off weekly by $10-100. That can make a huge difference in somebody’s life.”

	The crowd cheers, with some elderly waving their walking sticks in the year.

	“It is time New Zealand recognises the contributions so many people have made to our country, and that is exactly what this policy does. But we want to take this one step further. Why just reward positive contributions to our society, when we can also invest in future contributions? That is why we will also be giving $155 per week to every citizen between and including the ages of 18 to 21. This will provide security to young people as they take their first steps on their own. Not only that, but it will also help decrease our staggering rates of mental health and youth suicide through young people feeling safe and secure. While we will be decreasing the living costs allowance available in student loans from $178.81 to $85, students will still be at least $60 better off each week as they continue their studies.”

	The youth in the crowd cheer and holler as he reads out this policy. Old people who don’t know how to whisper can be heard exclaiming “I wish we had had that back then” to one another.

	“Our mothers will be supported! Our seniors won’t be living in tiny caravans all alone any more! Our young people won’t be killing themselves as they struggle without support! Is this the future you want?”

	The crowd cries out: “Yes!”

	“Then there’s only one thing to do: cast your two ticks for the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand, and let us help you!”

	Everyone in the audience who can stand up does, as they give /u/tehoncomingstorm97 the longest round of applause ever witnessed in Canterbury.

	/u/tehoncomingstorm97 leaves the stage, shaking hands with co-leader /u/imnofox and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel as he goes.

	[The full policy document can be found here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZmKFvtb9KRl5RhQDyOYgKCQE4NGQtUNY960mtY_pmac/edit?usp=sharing).