Craig Renney selected as Labour candidate for Wellington Bays

Sunday 23 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 24 Nov 2025, 4:00am

In this story Labour Party, Grant Robertson, Council of Trade Unions, Craig Renney

Economist and Council of Trade Unions policy director Craig Renney has been chosen as the Labour candidate for the new Wellington Bays electorate. His campaign for the 2026 general election will focus on health, housing, jobs, and the cost of living. Ayesha Verrall has also been confirmed as the party's candidate for Wellington North.

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1. 1NewsSun 23 Nov 2025, 2:23pm

   Craig Renney selected by Labour as Wellington Bays candidate (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 23 Nov 2025, 3:14pm

   Labour selects CTU economist Craig Renney as Wellington Bays candidate (opens in new tab)

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3. The Press via The PostMon 24 Nov 2025, 4:00am

   Labour confirms Ayesha Verrall as candidate for Wellington North electorate (opens in new tab)