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Cleine’s Return Tied to Election Win | Wellington News
Labour’s Warrick Cleine, ranked 30th on the party list and poised for Parliament, has sparked controversy after clarifying he’ll only return to New Zealand if elected — contradicting Labour leader Chris Hipkins’ earlier claims he’d move back regardless. Cleine, CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia for nearly three decades and recently awarded an MBE, is a strong contender given his position on the list. His brother Jamie, running for NZ First, could make history as the first siblings to serve together since 2025. With election day looming, the race to Parliament hinges on both campaign…
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