Ron Mark to contest Wairarapa electorate for New Zealand First

Sunday 2 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 2 Aug, 7:24pm

In this story Winston Peters, NZ First, Ron Mark

Former Defence Minister Ron Mark is returning to politics as a New Zealand First candidate. He will contest the Wairarapa electorate in the upcoming election. The party is seeking to bolster its caucus with experienced members.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 2 Aug, 2:00pm

   Election 2026: Ron Mark returns to NZ First, Winston Peters unveils $45,000 grant for parents with three kids (opens in new tab)

   • Ron Mark fills the Stuart Nash-shaped hole in NZ First - Adam Pearse (opens in new tab) Sun 2 Aug, 7:24pm
2. StuffSun 2 Aug, 2:02pm

   Return of the Mark: Former Defence Minister Ron Mark to contest Wairarapa for NZ First (opens in new tab)