Labour candidate ‘optimistic’ of Penk's seat after resignation

Home / New ZealandRNZ13 Aug, 2026 03:33 AM4 mins to readJo Swinburn is Labour's candidate for Kaipara ki Mahurangi. Photo / FacebookJo Swinburn is Labour's candidate for Kaipara ki Mahurangi. Photo / FacebookBy Russell Palmer of RNZLabour’s candidate for Kaipara ki Mahurangi is optimistic of winning the seat after the incumbent, National’s Chris Penk, pulled out of the race.National has confirmed it will find a new candidate to contest the seat.

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