E Takutai! E korikori tonu ana koe ki runga I te pae o mahara! Ko o tapuwae nui ka kitea tonu tatou ki runga o Tāmaki Makaurau.

“I am humbled and honoured to be selected to represent Labour in the upcoming by-election,” Peeni Henare said.

“Peeni Henare is exactly the leader Tāmaki Makaurau needs with a deep understanding of the issues that matter,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said.

“He has the experience and track record to deliver real solutions for working families, rangatahi, kaumātua and our most vulnerable whānau.”

“Everywhere I go, communities are saying loud and clear, that jobs, access to quality and affordable health services, affordable housing and relief from the rising cost of living must be a top priority,” Peeni Henare said.

“Tāmaki Makaurau is where I was born and is my home. I know the challenges that many whānau are facing. The cost of living is putting significant pressure on whānau just to put kai on the table.

“My focus is clear. To fight for real solutions so our people can flourish.

“This means better paying jobs, making sure that when whānau are sick, they don’t need to choose between kai and seeing the doctor and it means getting more whānau into warm dry and safe homes,” Peeni Henare said.

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