Oriini Kaipara (left) and Peeni Henare. Photo: YouTube / Newshub, RNZ / Angus Dreaver
The Tāmaki Makaurau by-election can formally be held, with the Governor-General issuing the writ today.
The 6 September by-election was triggered by the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Tarsh Kemp.
The party has chosen former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara to contest the seat.
Labour list MP Peeni Henare, who held the seat from 2014 to 2023, will stand again, as will Hannah Tamaki for Vision New Zealand.
National, ACT, New Zealand First, and the Green Party have decided not to field candidates.
Nominations for candidates close at noon on 5 August, and the last day for the return of the writ naming the successful candidate is 28 September.
The by-election is not affected by the Electoral Act changes recently announced by the government.
People can enrol to vote in the by-election if they are eligible to vote in New Zealand elections, are of Māori descent, and have lived in the electorate for more than one month.
Voters enrolling or updating their details after Wednesday will need to cast a special vote.
However, voters of Māori descent who are on the general roll will not be able to change to the Māori roll before the by-election is held. They will be able to change rolls afterwards.
The Electoral Commission said it expected to have more than 120 voting places in a range of locations across the electorate.
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