TiME for CHANGE (formerly Vox Populi) advocates for the voice of the people throughout the world to bring forth political reform so that politicians work for the people.

Presently, the reforms advocated by TiME for CHANGE in New Zealand include:

• Voting for policies, not parties
• policies categorised into, say, 19 categories
• voters choose preferred policies and rank them into preferential order
• top five policies from each category go through as winners.
• writer of policy (ideally someone who is capable to lead and implement the policy) elected to position of statesperson in that policy field 
• Enlist policy-centric statespeople instead of generalist politicians. Given the above we'd have 90 statespeople who all wear their respective expertise hat and would be able to look at any issue tabled from all angles and debate accordingly.
• Independent leadership wherein the "Prime Minister" role essentially changes to that of a knowledgeable Spokesperson on government affairs for the country
• Utilising local government (Councillors) as advocates in government discussions to get localised issues brought to the fore; and 
• Implementing electronic referenda - having an electronic referendum system wherein the people get notified of issues that may affect them, be able to submit options in relation to the issue, have submissions independently reviewed, researched, collated and top suggestions included in a final referendum wherein the people can review pros and cons, know how it will affect their saving/spending capabilities, have access to supporting documentation/videos, and give possible forecasts for the future if implemented, and ultimately vote.

Our concepts are radical for some yet we view them as the next logical step in the evolution of governance. We are in an age where we have a lot of exceptional people in the world who could make tremendous advances in all facets of government

Our initial focus is on that of New Zealand politics with hopes of expansion into other countries where the people are not being heard, where decision making is benefiting a few yet should be of benefit to all. 

Ask a politician the question “What is the most important thing in the world?”. The answer should be “It is people, it is people, it is people”, whereas in the current political sphere appears to be “It is power, it is greed, it is none of your business (aka nepotism, divisiveness, egotism, elitism)”.

Why Challenge the Current Political Order?

It is evident from both past and present election cycles that New Zealand's voters ("the People") harbour a sense of disillusionment towards the realm of politics. Elections, as well as the act of making your voice heard, seem to have lost their allure. 

In our current political landscape, numerous parties vie for attention by offering promises aimed at enticing the People to support their cause. However, it begs the question: are these enticements aligned with the desires of the People? The answer, it seems, is unlikely. 

It appears that many political parties have lost touch with the People, and the campaign billboards that litter our streets offer little more than eye-catching visuals with no substantial content.

New Zealand's current MMP voting system permits the People to vote for both a political party and an electorate candidate, based on their election "promises”. Regrettably, these promises often remain unfulfilled or are bastardised post election and do not represent the promises you voted on. 

Are you, in fact, casting your vote in favour of party policies you fundamentally disagree with? What if you find merit in various policies put forth by different parties? Shouldn't you have the opportunity to express these nuanced preferences?

During their term in office, the Government often subjects the People to decisions that were not part of the initial campaign discourse and have no clear connection to the promises made during elections. The status quo simply is not working, and it is high time we sought an alternative.

THE TIME FOR CHANGE HAS ARRIVED!

It is well past time for New Zealand’s voters to have their voice heard, to have their say, to be able to nurture exploration, creativity and growth, to be free, selfless and fulfilled.

We at Time for Change believe in bringing forth a new era of political reform where it is the People who have the Voice. We need to remember that we, the People, pay the salaries of our politicians and bureaucrats, that they are in their roles to serve the best interests of the People, something we believe they have forgotten in the interests of self.

Our proposed solution comprises five fundamental elements which, if implemented (even partially), would usher in a new era of politics, one where policies take precedence over superficial campaign tactics. Instead of electing representatives who may abandon the People's interests, our approach ensures that politicians remain accountable for their decisions.

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