Former Kaikōura Labour candidate Janette Walker is not putting herself up for selection in the next general election. Former Labour candidate Janette Walker will not stand again saying she was told the Kaikōura electorate needs a "white, middle class male". Walker ran as Labour's Kaikōura candidate in the last two elections, losing twice to National's Stuart Smith. SCOTT HAMMOND/STUFF Dr Richard McCudden says he will "almost certainly" put himself forward as a Green candidate. SCOTT HAMMOND/STUFF Greens Kaikoura Marlborough convenor Glenda Barnes said the Green Party was gathering supporters through holding monthly meetings.

Source: Stuff March 12, 2019 16:30 UTC