Kerrin Leoni to run as independent MP for Tāmaki Makaurau

Monday 26 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 27 Oct, 12:06pm

In this story Labour Party, Chris Hipkins, Kerrin Leoni

Kerrin Leoni intends to sit as an independent MP if elected in Tāmaki Makaurau. This follows her resignation as the Labour Party candidate after a video surfaced showing her at a whānau fundraising event.

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1. RNZMon 26 Oct, 10:44am

   Kerrin Leoni will sit as an independent MP if she wins Tāmaki Makaurau electorate (opens in new tab)

   • Tamaki Makaurau candidate vote has become a 'constitutional cluster' - Seymour (opens in new tab) Tue 27 Oct, 12:06pm
2. NZ HeraldMon 26 Oct, 11:07am

   Election 2026: Kerrin Leoni will sit as an independent MP if elected in Tāmaki Makaurau (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 26 Oct, 2:01pm

   This Labour candidate resigned over gang pics, but could still be an MP (opens in new tab)