Whanganui electorate candidates participate in Stratford debate

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 15 Oct, 12:36pm

In this story Labour Party, NZ First, Federated Farmers, Carl Bates

Three candidates for the Whanganui electorate met in Stratford on Wednesday night for a debate hosted by Federated Farmers. National MP Carl Bates, NZ First's Harete Hipango-Brownlie, and Labour's Angela Roberts discussed issues ahead of the upcoming election.

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1. RNZThu 15 Oct, 6:29am

   Whanganui electorate contenders face off in Stratford (opens in new tab)

2. The PostThu 15 Oct, 12:36pm

   Feisty exchanges as Whanganui candidates meet in Stratford (opens in new tab)