New MPs to represent Christchurch
Christchurch could end up with six new faces in Parliament, depending which way special votes go.
Former television producer Reuben Davidson, small business owner Laura Trask, freshwater ecologist Lan Pham and health researcher Hamish Campbell have all made it as either electorate or list MPs, and they all have Christchurch top of mind.
You could also add a doctor to the list if National’s Vanessa Weenink manages to hold on to her majority in Banks Peninsula after the special votes are counted.
Kahurangi Carter, the Green Party’s candidate for Christchurch Central, is another waiting on the results of the specials to confirm her place.
Read the full story from reporters Sinead Gill and Tina Law here (first two articles a month free, then subscription required).
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