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James Shaw will not contest Wellington Central, councillor Tamatha Paul to run instead

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Green Party co-leader James Shaw has decided not to contest the seat of Wellington Central. He has run as the Green Party candidate since 2011. Wellington Central is a safe-Labour seat. Labour's Grant Robertson won it with a 18,878 majority. Robertson announced last week he would also go list-only.

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Wellington.Scoop » James Shaw pulls out of Wgtn Central race, backs Tamatha Paul

Report from RNZ The race for Wellington Central has taken another turn, with Green Party co-leader James Shaw announcing he will not be contesting the seat. While Labour and National are yet to announce their candidates, Shaw has picked who he wants to take his place: Wellington City Councillor Tamatha Paul. Shaw is the latest […]

3 years ago·Wellington, New Zealand

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James Shaw pulls out of Wellington Central race, backs Tamatha Paul

The decision turns Wellington into a 2023 battleground, with three brand new faces set to contest the electorate - and Shaw has already thrown his support behind Tamatha Paul.

3 years ago·New Zealand

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