March 10, 2023
Henare confirms fourth Tamaki run
Tamaki Makaurau MP Peeni Henare has confirmed he is standing again for the seat.
He batted down suggestions his demotion in cabinet with the loss of the defence portfolio or the departure of Jacinda Ardern might lead to an exit after three terms.
He says there’s unfinished business.
“It’s one thing to set up to set up the Maori health authority but it’s another to make sure we be those things in so there is still as small process for Labour nominations to go through but I can tell all the whanau out there I plan on standing for reelection later this year,” he says.
Mr Henare is Minister for ACC, Tourism and Whanau Ora and Associate Minister for Health and the Environment.