Election 2026: Broadcaster Paul Henry and former All Black Taine Randell among new MPs

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As the election results trickle in, we’re starting to gain a picture on who will be representing New Zealanders in Parliament - including several new faces. Already, some key…

As the election results trickle in, we’re starting to get a picture of who will be representing New Zealanders in Parliament – including several new faces.

Already, some key upsets are starting to emerge, with several senior National ministers looking unlikely to return.

While it isn’t yet certain which parties will form the next Government, here are the new faces guaranteed a spot in Parliament due to their party ranking or likely electorate wins.

The former broadcaster has secured his spot in Parliament, sitting at number four on the Act Party list.

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