PHOTOS: ODT FILESTwo former farmers are looking to go head-to-head in the fight to win the Waitaki electorate at this year’s general election. Mr Anderson, a first-term MP, said he was very surprised to hear his possible opposition was running from Dunedin. "The electorate has a clear choice, someone who has lived and worked in the Waitaki and is now privileged to represent our region, or a carpetbagger." Mr O’Connor said Dunedin was a change in scenery, but it was "well served" by the current Labour contingent. "Dunedin is served by two brilliant Labour MPs and I think they will [bolt] in and continue to represent their people well.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 02, 2026 15:39 UTC