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Developer Matthew Horncastle Signals Possible Political Future

4/8/2026

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Matthew Horncastle is a Williams Corporation developer who says he has no immediate political ambitions.
He would enter politics if New Zealand shifts away from what he calls a "sensible right-wing" approach, citing debt, bureaucracies, and government size.
He has labeled Chlöe Swarbrick and others as "losers" and praised Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Horncastle plans to attend a National Party fundraiser later this month.

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Matthew Horncastle is a Williams Corporation developer who says he has no immediate political ambitions.
He would enter politics if New Zealand shifts away from what he calls a "sensible right-wing" approach, citing debt, bureaucracies, and government size.
He has labeled Chlöe Swarbrick and others as "losers" and praised Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Horncastle plans to attend a National Party fundraiser later this month.