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Former Labour Ministers Join NZ First | Wellington News
Former Labour minister Rino Tirikatene has officially joined New Zealand First, adding heavyweight political experience to the party as it gears up for the next election. With deep South Island political roots and a history of representing Te Tai Tonga, Tirikatene’s move — alongside fellow ex-Labour minister Dover Samuels — signals a growing tide of cross-party defections. Party leader Winston Peters kicked off a record-breaking convention in South Auckland, welcoming over 350 delegates and announcing other seasoned figures like Stuart Nash and Alfred Ngaro as candidates. Though Tirikatene…
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