National to reveal list: All eyes on Bishop, Brownlee, Goldsmith rankings

Jamie EnsorChief Political Reporter·NZ Herald·7 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to read‌The National Party list for the forthcoming election will be announced today. Photo / Michael CraigThe National Party list for the forthcoming election will be announced today. Photo / Michael CraigThe National Party will today release its list for the 2026 election, announcing the ranking of candidates that will influence who enters Parliament after November 7.

The positions of several high-profile MPs, including Chris Bishop and Paul Goldsmith, will be closely watched given they may need the list to

National to reveal list: All eyes on Bishop, Brownlee, Goldsmith rankings

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