Te Tai Tonga electorate race remains wide open

Wednesday 14 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 14 Oct, 5:41pm

In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Green Party, Tākuta Ferris

The race for Te Tai Tonga is expected to be highly competitive according to recent polls. As New Zealand's largest electorate, it covers the South Island, Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, and parts of central Wellington. The seven Māori seats may influence the formation of the next government.

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1. RNZWed 14 Oct, 4:47pm

   Te Tai Tonga: The race for New Zealand's largest electorate is wide open (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 14 Oct, 5:41pm

   Te Tai Tonga: Race for electorate covering South Island wide open (opens in new tab)