Shane Jones Backs NZ First's Controversial New Plymouth Candidate Selection

Shane Jones backs NZ First's controversial New Plymouth candidate selection

New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones is backing the party's controversial candidate selection for the New Plymouth electorate.

Controversial New Plymouth councillor to stand for NZ First

New Zealand First has announced that New Plymouth councillor Murray Chong will stand as a list candidate for the party in the upcoming election.

New Plymouth Deputy Mayor Murray Chong To Stand For NZFirst

He is a dedicated local advocate, Deputy Mayor of New Plymouth District Council, previous business owner, and lifelong resident of the New Plymouth District. He comes from several generations of community leaders and advocates.

NZ First says new candidates must now be both washed up AND disgraced

Overrun with a torrent of applicants seeking to reignite their political careers, or who are unwelcome in other parties on character grounds, New Zealand First has tightened its criteria for accepting new candidates for this year’s election. Faced with a surplus of candidates attempting a lukewarm comeback, from Alfred Ngaro to Ron Mark, (and formerly…