Joseph Mooney. Photos: suppliedElection season has started in Southland with incumbent Joseph Mooney once again putting his hat in the ring — but an unlikely Labour candidate may prove a formidable challenge. The election will be held on November 7 and National MP Joseph Mooney is running for a third term. Facing Mr Mooney is a new face to the Labour Party, Dipton farmer Peter McDonald, who has plenty of experience serving his community. It’s good to have multiple points of engagement for Southland — the more the better — and another advocate for Southland with Labour," he said.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 25, 2026 05:55 UTC