Candidates announced for Tāmaki Makaurau by-election

Wednesday 20 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 20 Aug 2025, 5:03pm

In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Ministry of Education, Oriini Kaipara, Peeni Henare, Takutai Tarsh Kemp

Peeni Henare for Labour and Oriini Kaipara for Te Pāti Māori are among the candidates contesting the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. Other contenders include Hannah Tamaki for Vision NZ and Kelvyn Alp for NZ Loyal. Candidates have highlighted local issues such as housing, health, and shortages in Māori medium education.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 20 Aug 2025, 5:00am

   Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: Labour and Te Pāti Māori face off - The Front Page (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 20 Aug 2025, 5:03pm

   Mata: Peeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara on the battle for Tāmaki Makaurau (opens in new tab)