Peeni Henare undecided on future Tāmaki Makaurau candidacy after by-election loss

Tuesday 9 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 9 Sep 2025, 1:04pm

In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Chris Hipkins, Oriini Kaipara, Peeni Henare, Willie Jackson

Labour MP Peeni Henare is considering his future after losing the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. Following the defeat, the Labour Party intends to review its strategy and its relationship with Te Pāti Māori. Henare previously held the seat from 2014 to 2023.

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1. StuffTue 9 Sep 2025, 11:56am

   Peeni Henare considering whether to stand in Tāmaki Makaurau after second loss (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 9 Sep 2025, 1:04pm

   Labour goes back to drawing board after bruising Tāmaki Makaurau by-election defeat (opens in new tab)