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Tāmaki Makaurau: The Māori electorate desired by many

The volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau might be mostly dormant, but the race for the electorate is positively fiery.
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By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 13th October, 2023
Contributing writer
Image: Tina Tiller

Election 2023: The must-watch Māori seats

Grab the kangā pahū – the contest for the seven Māori electorates is looking like one for the ages.
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By Liam Rātana | 13th October, 2023
Ātea editor
Ikaroa-Rāwhiti (Image: Archi Banal)

A nailbiter beckons in Ikaroa-Rāwhiti

The sitting MP delivered one of the shocks of the year – and an electorate race that could go down to the wire.
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By Toby Manhire | 11th October, 2023
Editor-at-large
The electorate of Rangitīkei has been a National stronghold for decades (Image: Archi Banal)

Rangitīkei might be a National stronghold, but that doesn’t make the race dull

The expansive central North Island electorate is almost certain to stay blue on October 14, but the presence of Act could prove a ‘complication’.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 11th October, 2023
The Bulletin editor
The Tāmaki electorate is one to watch on October 14 (Image: Tina Tiller)

The most exciting two-party race this election isn’t between Labour and National

Affluent Tāmaki is the battleground for a clash between two candidates from the same side of the political spectrum.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 6th October, 2023
The Bulletin editor
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The fight for the cyclone-battered East Coast

Last election, this long-held National seat was flipped by Labour. This time around, Labour is hoping a recognisable face can ward off the blue wave.
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By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 5th October, 2023
Contributing writer
Hutt South: A bitter race in the ultimate bellwether

Hutt South: A bitter race in the ultimate bellwether

Ginny Andersen and Chris Bishop have each been the MP for Hutt South for a single term. Which one will convince voters to give them another go? 
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By Joel MacManus | 5th October, 2023
Senior writer
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Napier race plays out in the shadow of Stuart and Gabrielle

This much is certain: the electorate will have a new MP after October 14.
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By Toby Manhire | 4th October, 2023
Editor-at-large
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The ‘two-horse race’ for deep red Dunedin

In one of the safest Labour seats in the country, the biggest threat comes from the Greens, not National.
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By Shanti Mathias | 3rd October, 2023
Contributing writer
Ōhāriu is a west Wellington electorate (Image: Archi Banal)

Can Nicola Willis flip Ōhāriu?

The Wellington seat isn’t usually one to watch. In 2023, it’s one of the most interesting.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 28th September, 2023
The Bulletin editor
Wellington Central: huge Green energy

The hottest seat in the country? Why Wellington Central is a race unlike any other

Three highly impressive candidates with significant political potential. All needing a win to make it into parliament, and all currently neck-and-neck in the polls.
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By Joel MacManus | 27th September, 2023
Senior writer
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It’s the tail that directs the fish: The political heft of Te Tai Tokerau

The northernmost Māori electorate has a history of sending strong Māori voices to parliament. Will 2023 deliver someone new?
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By Liam Rātana | 26th September, 2023
Ātea editor
Who dares challenge Chlöe? The race for Auckland Central

Who dares challenge Chlöe? The race for Auckland Central

It was one of the biggest surprises of 2020, but now the major parties' candidates are looking like underdogs.
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By Gabi Lardies | 25th September, 2023
Contributing writer
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Can National reclaim Nelson after Labour ended its 24-year run?

Nick Smith was unseated by the red wave of 2020, and now a new National face is going all out to win back Nelson.
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By Tommy de Silva | 22nd September, 2023
Guest writer
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The fight for the farming heartland of Rangitata

After Labour's surprising victory in 2020, can a fresh new face reclaim this Canterbury seat for National?
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By Shanti Mathias | 13th September, 2023
Contributing writer
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Everyone running in Ilam needs to win

It's TOP's only chance, but Labour and National won't concede easily.
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By Shanti Mathias | 8th September, 2023
Contributing writer
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Te Tai Hauāuru is big, it’s diverse – and it could go down to the wire

Capturing the heart of such a complex electorate requires more than just the right whakapapa or the right party behind you.
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By Haimona Gray | 6th September, 2023
Guest writer
The Rongotai electorate (Image: Archi Banal)

For the first time ever, Rongotai is interesting

The voters of Rongotai have never seen a competitive race. This year will be different. 
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By Joel MacManus | 4th September, 2023
Senior writer

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