Labour kicks off its Election 2017 campaign

Photo essay: Jerry Yelich-O'Connor captures the Labour faithful. With Video.

Jerry Yelich-O'Connor & Brian Ng
Mon, 21 Aug 2017

Auckland's Town Hall was packed with supporters in red garb yesterday.

As NBR political editor Rob Hosking pointed out, they "gave Jacinda Ardern a rousing reception."

With Labour's election prospects looking dire a month ago, Andrew Little's stepping down has revitalised its base.

Delight filled the audience's faces as Ms Ardern "declared herself in favour of nice things, and against not-nice things."

In an election where almost every plot twist has been explored, Labour says it's ready for battle.

Photo essay by Jerry Yelich-O'Connor and Brian Ng

Red on red: Let's do this

Packed to the gods

Auntie Helen receives a rock star's welcome

Hugs all round

Afternoon sun illuminates a sea of red

Jacinda parts the red sea

It's a great time to be Jacinda

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Jerry Yelich-O'Connor & Brian Ng
Mon, 21 Aug 2017