Election 2026: National selects candidate to replace Chris Penk in Auckland seat

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Election 2026: National selects candidate to replace Chris Penk in Auckland seat — Sources: Newstalk ZB

The National Party has selected former journalist and current ministerial adviser Jessica Rowe to contest the Auckland electorate that currently belongs to sacked minister Chris Penk.

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Election 2026: National selects candidate to replace Chris Penk in Auckland seat

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