Who is going to replace Chris Penk (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 3 weeks ago by absGeekNZ to c/politics

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Kiapara ki Maurangi; is now up for grabs. With Chris Penk not seeking re-election after the leadership debacle.

He held the seat for 9 years; and won in 2023 with an almost 20k majority.

I doubt that it will switch away from National with such a clear lead. We don't know who National will put up though.

There are two other high profile contenders:

Opportunity deputy leader Daniel Eb.
NZF's Jenny Marcroft, who has a seat from list position.

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[-] ooo_shiny 5 points 3 weeks ago

That’s hearty National territory there. Be interesting to see if the electorate has slipped further right-wing though; NZ First and ACT might appeal more to any new true believers.

[-] Dave 1 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah I can't imagine the result of Chris Penk leaving having any serious impact on who we have in government after the election.

[-] absGeekNZ 3 points 3 weeks ago

Agreed.

The margin is similar to that in Taupō. I don't see it changing hands this election.

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