Labour unveils election line-up

Labour has released its candidate list for the November election, featuring 30 new names from sectors including policing, law, unions, local government, and community organisations.

Party leader Chris Hipkins said the ranking process was “highly competitive”, highlighting the breadth of experience and academic achievement among candidates.

Notable movers include Cushla Tangaere-Manuel, Vanushi Walters, and Rachel Brooking, who all climbed the rankings, while Camilla Belich and Deborah Russell slipped down the list.

New entrants expected to feature prominently include police superintendent Rakesh Naidoo, union leader Chris Flatt, Waitangi Tribunal member Kingi Kiriona, climate activist Sophie Handford, and lawyer Max Harris.

List:

1. Chris Hipkins
2. Carmel Sepuloni
3. Barbara Edmonds
4. Willie Jackson
5. Megan Woods
6. Ayesha Verrall
7. Willow-Jean Prime
8. Vanushi Walters
9. Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
10. Kieran McAnulty
11. Rachel Brooking
12. Ginny Andersen
13. Rakesh Naidoo
14. Tangi Utikere
15. Jan Tinetti
16. Damien O’Connor
17. Jo Luxton
18. Priyanca Radhakrishnan
19. Shanan Halbert
20. Chris Flatt
21. Reuben Davidson
22. Kingi Kiriona
23. Camilla Belich
24. Jenny Salesa
25. Glen Bennett
26. Sophie Handford
27. Deborah Russell
28. Tracey McLellan
29. Max Harris
30. Warrick Cleine
31. Ibrahim Omer
32. Anae Neru Leavasa
33. Georgie Dansey
34. Te Pūoho Kātene
35. Naisi Chen
36. Dan Rosewarne
37. Rachel Boyack
38. Helen White
39. Ingrid Leary
40. Phil Twyford
41. Arena Williams
42. Lemauga Lydia Sosene
43. Kerrin Leoni
44. Toni Boynton
45. Hannah Pia Baral
46. Angela Roberts
47. Estefania Muller-Palarés
48. Anahila Kanongata’a
49. Gary Payinda
50. Alex Hedley
51. Craig Renney
52. George Hampton
53. Dominik Yanzick
54. Rory Paterson
55. Ashleigh Latimer
56. Rata Jamieson
57. Naresh Perinpanayagam
58. Peter McDonald
59. Amanda Clinton-Gohdes
60. Myra Williamson
61. Kharag Singh
62. Janice Lee
63. Sam Collins
64. Sange Malama
65. Rhieve Grey
66. Karl Severinsen
67. Henrietta Hunkin-Tagaloa
68. Fisher Wang
69. Brendan McEnroe
70. Campbell Matthews
71. David Pattemore
72. Nathaniel Howe