November 01, 2022
Dansey Labour pick to hold Hamilton West
Labour has selected Independent Schools Education Association chief executive Georgie Dansey as its candidate in the Hamilton West by-election.
Ms Dansey from Ngati Tuwharetoa, was a list candidate in 2020.
She ran on the party list for Labour in 2020.
She also own Body Fit Training in Te Awamutu.
Ms Dansey says it’s time to move on from the drama surrounding former MP Gaurav Sharma and get back to focusing on the real issues Hamiltonians face.
National’s shortlist for the Hamilton West by-election includes two Maori – Ngai Tai ki Tamaki chief executive Tama Potaka and Waikato Pacific Business Network director Rachel Afeaki-Taumoepeau, as well as health leader Frances Hughes.
Dr Sharma is running as an independent for the seat he was representing as an independent after being ousted from the Labour caucus for attacks on the party.