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On the Chatham Islands, Wellington Bays candidates encounter a vastly different electorate

Lyric Waiwiri-Smith

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Local supermarket worker David Seymour seeks new job in November

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Politicians are trying to be funny online – young voters are cringing

Sammy Carter of RNZ

Ellie the election mascot offers a sausage.

‘Enrol and have a free sausage’: Inside the campaigns to get young people to vote

A large election billboard with two smiling women promotes the Green Party. Signs read “Election 2026.” The grass is bright purple, and the sky is turquoise. Trees and a house appear in the background.

Poll says Māori are turning to the Greens for their party vote

MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes

A blonde white woman stands smiling with her arms crossed in front of Urban Soul cafe in Karaka, Auckland.

One Candidate, One Pint: National's Emma Chatterton is the party candidate prototype

Lyric Waiwiri-Smith

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How The Great Mt Albert Debate went down

Four people, two men and two women, are shown in formal attire against a colorful, star-themed background with “Election 2023” signs in the corners.

The wildest moments from a hectic Te Tai Tonga debate

A group of panelists speaks to an audience in a wood-paneled room. People are seated, listening attentively. A man with curly hair is in the foreground, seen from behind. Bright lights and a banner are in the background.

Eight things we learned from The Great Mt Albert Debate

Lyric Waiwiri-Smith

A green map of a region is surrounded by election-themed stickers labeled “Election 2026” against a light textured background.

The battle for Te Tai Tokerau: Four candidates, one seat and a Māori political split