Election 26: "We have already won"

Greens Christchurch Central candidate Kahu Carter believes the party has spread the message of love and hope. 

"We wanted to build stronger communities, we wanted to make lasting relationships and that's what we've done." 

Carter is coming third behind National's Dale Stephens and current lead Labour's George Hampton. 

National's Christchurch Central candidate Dale Stephens says this round of campaigning has been different. 

"The questions are different, the importance of policy are different," he said. 

Labour's Christchurch Central candidate George Hampton steadily advances ahead at 11,173, with National's Dale Stephens following behind with 8,633 votes. 

As for party votes, Labour is also leading with 32.58%. National follow behind at 22.51%.

The Opportunity Party candidate for Christchurch Central Eden Skipper, says one potential bottom line for the party includes a Canterbury deal. 

A deal that would be "looking at infrastructure and central government funding."

Although Skipper only has 793 candidate votes, he is number five on Opportunity's list.

This means if Opportunity make it into parliament, Skipper is guaranteed a seat. 

"How do we make sure we get the right investment in infrastructure? We know we get a lot less than what we put in," said Skipper. 

Skipper however did not want to disclose the four other potential bottom lines after being pushed to reveal them. 

"It's not five but it's one really important one." 

Skipper said the release of the official bottom lines will not come sooner than next week.