Wellington North candidates attend Aro Valley community debate

Friday 16 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 16 Oct, 9:00am

In this story Labour Party, National Party, ACT Party, Ayesha Verrall

Candidates for the Wellington North electorate participated in a community-led debate in Aro Valley on Thursday night. Despite the rain, a large crowd attended the forum. The event's tradition of using water pistols for speakers who exceeded their time was discontinued this year.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZFri 16 Oct, 6:25am

   Water pistols, National absent from Aro Valley's notorious candidates debate (opens in new tab)

2. The PostFri 16 Oct, 9:00am

   Aro Valley, where Wellington North politicians meet their match (opens in new tab)