TV presenter and sportswoman Hayley Holt will stand for the Green Party at next year's general election. The Greens' policies on combating inequality and climate change meant the party was "a natural fit" for her, she said. She decided to run for Parliament because she "wanted to make a difference herself rather than leave it to other people". Holt's chances of getting into Parliament will depend on her list placing, which is decided by party members. Key has held Helensville since 2002 and National's Mark Mitchell won Rodney with a 20,000-vote majority in 2014.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 04, 2016 16:00 UTC