But the implied endorsement from this influential dynasty is better than a cheque for van Velden’s campaign to win Tāmaki from National. It makes that seat one of a number of Auckland electorates where real drama is going to play out on election night. MMP has largely taken the fun out of watching how the seats fall on election night. The Red Tide of 2020 will recede and National can expect to retake the blue-ribbon seats like Rangitata and Tukituki. As finance spokesperson, Willis is one of the faces of National's campaign.

Source: Stuff June 18, 2023 04:56 UTC