Party’s former leader to stand for NZ First in this year’s election

Elliot Ikilei, once the leader of the New Conservative Party, is now stepping into the political arena as a candidate for NZ First in the upcoming election. This move signifies a significant shift in his political allegiance and could shake up the party dynamics in New Zealand. As a former leader of a now-defunct party, his entry into NZ First may attract attention from both supporters and critics, potentially impacting the party's voter base and its overall strategy in the election.