Former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara runs for Te Pāti Māori's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate spot.

Former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara is running to become Te Pāti Māori's candidate for Tāmaki Makaurau following the death of the previous representative. Kaipara, with a background in media and currently leading Māori culture at the NZ Olympics, announced her candidacy on social media. The party will select their candidate by voting at a hui this week, with Kaipara as the sole announced contender.