Election 2026: National selects candidate to replace Chris Penk in Auckland seat
2 sources·Updated September 6, 2026
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- RNZ Politics NZ·18h agoFormer journalist Jessica Rowe named as candidate to replace Chris Penk
Chris Penk pulled his candidacy for the Kaipara ki Mahurangi after being stripped of his portfolios following a challenge to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's leadership.
Read at RNZ Politics NZ → - NZ Herald·18h agoElection 2026: National selects candidate to replace Chris Penk in Auckland seat
Chris Penk stood down as a candidate after being sacked as a minister.
Read at NZ Herald →
