Adam PearseDeputy Political Editor·NZ Herald·24 May, 2026 05:00 PM10 mins to readFormer Labour minister Stuart Nash has spoken at NZ First's annual conference and says he is waiting to see if the party wants him to run as an MP. Video / Mark MitchellFormer Labour MP Stuart Nash is returning to politics as a New Zealand First candidate, officially confirming widespread speculation the former Cabinet minister is ditching his Labour affiliations.
The Herald can reveal Nash will contest the Napier electorate for NZ First, a seat he held for three terms before
