Election 2026: Meet the dozens of new candidates likely to be MPs next term

Derek ChengSenior Writer·NZ Herald·2 Nov, 2026 04:00 PM8 mins to read‌Who's in? Meet the dozens of new candidates likely to be MPs next term. Photo / Getty ImagesWho's in? Meet the dozens of new candidates likely to be MPs next term. Photo / Getty ImagesThe collapse of the purple vote will see many current MPs seeking a new job after the election, perhaps including some senior National Party ministers in the coalition Government. This also means there will be dozens of new MPs, and while this will obviously depend on the final count, some