Rangatahi vote key to Tāmaki Makaurau by-election outcome

Monday 25 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 25 Aug 2025, 6:55pm

In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Oriini Kaipara, Peeni Henare

Candidates Peeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara participated in a live debate at Ōrākei Marae ahead of the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. Political commentators suggest the youth vote will be decisive in the race, which was triggered by the death of MP Takutai Moana Kemp. Voting is currently underway for the September 6 election.

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1. 1NewsMon 25 Aug 2025, 3:06pm

   Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: ‘Rangatahi vote key to winning seat’ (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 25 Aug 2025, 6:45pm

   Watch live: Tāmaki Makaurau by-election debate (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 25 Aug 2025, 6:55pm

   Watch live: Labour and Te Pāti Māori in Tāmaki by-election debate (opens in new tab)