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Oriini Kaipara Joins Race for Tamaki Makaurau Candidacy

7/7/2025

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Former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara is stepping into the political arena, vying for Te Pati Maori's candidacy in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election after the passing of MP Takutai Kemp. With a heartfelt call on social media, she encouraged party members to join the selection hui on July 10, eagerly anticipating the announcement of the final candidate this Friday.

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Former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara is stepping into the political arena, vying for Te Pati Maori's candidacy in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election after the passing of MP Takutai Kemp. With a heartfelt call on social media, she encouraged party members to join the selection hui on July 10, eagerly anticipating the announcement of the final candidate this Friday.