16 Aug 2025

Tāmaki Makaurau: By-election:Peeni Henare

From Saturday Morning, 7:33 am on 16 August 2025

On September 6 the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election will be held. It was triggered by the passing of Takutai Tarsh Kemp of Te Pāti Māori.

She beat Labour's Peeni Henare by only 42 votes in 2023 - and he is back to contest the seat along with former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara, Vision New Zealand's Hannah Tamaki, Sherry-Lee Matene as an independent and New Zealand Loyal's Kelvyn Alp.

Peeni Henare speaks to Mihingarangi about his vision for the electorate.

Oriini Kaipara (left) and Peeni Henare.

Oriini Kaipara (left) and Peeni Henare. Photo: YouTube / Newshub, RNZ / Angus Dreaver

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