National’s former Attorney-General prospect to contest Tāmaki for Act
“We need a centre-right Government re-elected in New Zealand, but Act shares the frustrations that voters have with…
Former All Black captain Taine Randell to stand for NZ First in Hawke’s Bay seat
The Tukituki electorate, which includes Hastings, Havelock North and parts of Central Hawke’s Bay, was won in 2023…
Election 2026: Labour selects Kerrin Leoni to take on Oriini Kaipara in Tāmaki Makaurau electorate
“I am so grateful for this opportunity and my role is to win the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate for…
Former minister Andrew Bayly won’t stand in Port Waikato electorate, seeking list-only position
“I believe it is important that the people of the Port Waikato electorate are represented by someone who…
David Seymour says Auckland housing debate become ‘highly politicised’, says Epsom residents not ‘anti-intensification’
He believed planning should be left alone while focus is put on speeding up consenting and addressing other…
2026 election: Sam Uffindell selected as National candidate for Tauranga
Electorate boundary changes for 2026 would shift Tauranga west, incorporating Te Puna, Minden, Wairoa, Lower Kaimai, Tauriko West,…
Finance Minister Nicola Willis not standing for electorate seat at election
“I am honoured to have the support of the National Party Board to campaign across New Zealand to…
Auckland man convicted over red paint attacks on MPs’ electorate offices
Starting in 2023, Lynch helped his co-defendants, practising barrister Hannah Lucy Swedlund and flatmate Kieran Martin McLean orchestrate…
‘Mana motuhake Māori – Māori sovereignty’: Labour sets out ambitious pitch to win back Māori seats
Tangaere-Manuel’s ambitious speech talked up Labour’s record on Māori issues – a direct challenge to Te Pāti Māori,…
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell calls for temporary toll reduction on Takitimu Drive
Uffindell said his community appreciated the long-term benefits these improvements would deliver. There was “frustration”, however, that motorists…
Priests protest New Zealand Government’s decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood
Christian leaders protest at Erica Stanford’s electorate office in Browns Bay, Auckland, on Monday. Photo / Common Grace…