Ian McKelvie said it took a long time to get his "nose in front" in the race for the Rangitikei seat. Photo / SuppliedMike Tweed is a multimedia journalist at the Whanganui ChronicleNational MP for Rangitikei Ian McKelvie has won re-election in the electorate for the fourth time, edging out Soraya Peke-Mason in a race he described as "much closer than expected". "It took me a long time to get my nose in front," McKelvie saidNationally, McKelvie said it had been "an extraordinary night for the Labour Party". Soraya Peke-Mason with Ardian Rurawhe in Ratana on election night. Photo / lewis GardnerPLabour Rangitikei candidate Soraya Peke-Mason has conceded defeat in Rangitikei, but is confident she ran an incredibly strong campaign.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 17, 2020 11:03 UTC