Six candidates contest Taieri electorate in 2026 election

Thursday 29 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 29 Oct, 1:10pm

In this story Labour Party, National Party, Chris Hipkins, Ingrid Leary

Six candidates are competing for the Taieri seat, which spans from Dunedin's southern suburbs to Balclutha. Incumbent Ingrid Leary previously held the electorate by 1,443 votes over National's Matthew French.

How they headlined it

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 29 Oct, 12:55pm

   Taieri: Could Labour lose battle in ‘red fortress’? (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 29 Oct, 1:10pm

   Election 2026 – Taieri: Is Labour loosening its grip on a southern stronghold? (opens in new tab)