Zoe MillsMultimedia Journalist·Gisborne Herald·15 Jul, 2026 03:31 AM3 mins to read‌Napier city councillor Te Kira Lawrence has been announced as New Zealand First's candidate for the East Cape electorate. Photo / S EdmondsonNapier city councillor Te Kira Lawrence has been announced as New Zealand First's candidate for the East Cape electorate. Photo / S EdmondsonNapier city councillor Te Kira Lawrence has been announced as New Zealand First’s candidate for the East Cape electorate.

Lawrence does not live in the East Cape electorate - she lives over 200km away - and does not plan on moving if elected. Instead, she’s focused