Michael Laws Returns to Politics | Christchurch News

Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Michael Laws is making a political comeback, stepping into the Waitaki electorate as a candidate for New Zealand First — and he’s bringing over four decades of public service, parliamentary experience, radio fame, and bestselling author credentials. From his early days in Parliament with National to his time as a mayor and bylaw crusader, Laws has deep roots in the region, having lived there for over a decade and even worked at the Brydone Hotel while studying at Otago. Now serving on the Otago Regional Council and helping launch Vision Otago, he’s poised to bring seasoned leadership to the…