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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: What you need to know
Description: The race is on for the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election – sparked by the death of Te Pati Maori MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp. The Māori electorate covers central and southern Auckland areas, from the Waitakere Ranges to Bucklands Beach and Waiheke Island. Voting begins today for overseas voters, advance voting opens on August 25, and election day is set for September 6. Today on The Front Page, Victoria University of Wellington associate professor Lara Greaves is with us to give us a rundown of what you need to know about this sought-after seat. Foll...