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Craig Stobo and Taine Randell are eighth and ninth on the NZ First list
Craig Stobo, a former chair of the Financial Markets Authority, and Taine Randell, a retired All Black, are among the newcomers placed above sitting MPs on the NZ First list (interest.co.nz, ODT).
Parties use recognisable names to widen appeal.
Only relevant if you vote NZ First.
Watch whether the newcomers campaign visibly.
DailyDrop New Zealand edition No. 4 · Morning · THU., OCT. 8, 2026