Former FMA chair Craig Stobo to run for NZ First

Friday 28 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 28 Aug, 12:00pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, NZ First, Financial Markets Authority, Craig Stobo

Craig Stobo has been announced as the New Zealand First candidate for the Botany electorate. He will challenge Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in the seat. Stobo resigned as Financial Markets Authority chairman in May following an investigation into his political neutrality.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 28 Aug, 11:00am

   Former FMA boss Craig Stobo joins NZ First, running in Christopher Luxon’s seat (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 28 Aug, 11:34am

   Former Financial Markets Authority chair, who had to resign in May, stands for NZ First (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 28 Aug, 12:00pm

   Former FMA chair to run for NZ First in Luxon's electorate (opens in new tab)