Politics
Chinese candidates nervous about election fate
Some Chinese candidates vying for a seat in Parliament still aren't sure whether they'll make the cut once the special votes are confirmed.
Mixed results for Indian candidates in 2023 election
At least three Indian candidates from National, ACT and Labour look set to represent the community in Parliament.
Indian-origin candidates highlight election priorities
Crime and the rising cost of living are key areas of concern for right-leaning candidates, while the left block is focussing on education and healthcare.
National’s Siva Kilari refuses to be intimidated in election race
The RNZ Asia team joins the party's highest-ranked list candidate of Indian origin as he campaigns on the streets of Manuwera in South Auckland.
Labour’s Naisi Chen encouraged by Chinese community’s support
The RNZ Asia team joins the party's only Chinese-origin candidate as she campaigns on the streets of East Coast Bays on the northern edge of the Auckland.
Labour's Priyanca Radhakrishnan rejects ‘soft on crime’ criticism
The RNZ Asia team joins one of the first Indian-origin candidates to win an electorate seat as she tries to convince voters in Maungakiekie to return her to Parliament.
National's Mahesh Muralidhar claims to be a ‘blue-green candidate’
The RNZ Asia team joins the National candidate seeking to turn the Auckland Central electorate from green to blue by campaigning on environmental issues.
National's Nancy Lu wants to help crime victims overcome trauma
The RNZ Asia team joins a list-only candidate who is looking to be National's first Chinese-origin MP after three years.
Lawrence Xu-Nan seeks to become the Greens’ first-ever Chinese-origin MP
The RNZ Asia team joins the Green Party's only Chinese-origin candidate on the campaign trail in one of Auckland's wealthiest suburbs.
Long pants, Lazarus Peters, missing bits, & winners & losers
Wrapping up Election 2023, there's still plenty to play for ahead of election day. We review the highs and lows of Election 2023, unpack National's 'Winston Strategy', consider the missed… Video, Audio
Green Party candidate in spotlight over social media posts
Maungakiekie candidate Sapna Samant deletes posts saying "white people are stupid" and making disparaging comments on electorate rival.
Carcass: picking over the bones of our political parties' cultural policy
In a 2023 election countdown special ‘Carcass’ brings you lively banter on where culture and politics is and isn’t meeting on the hustings. Audio
Despite struggles, older Chinese voters keen to engage in the political process
Local support groups are bringing candidates from all sides of the political spectrum together to inform the elderly Chinese community.
ACT confirms opposition to work visas tied to employers
Leader David Seymour believes such restrictions are ineffective in combating migrant exploitation.
What young Asian voters want to see from political parties
Asians are the fastest-growing ethnic group in Aotearoa, but some young Asian voters say their voices are not being heard in this election.
National candidates describe threats on campaign trail
National Party volunteers have stopped campaigning in Auckland's Manurewa because they have allegedly been chased down the street and threatened with abuse, according to candidate Siva Kilari.
National candidates describe threats on campaign trail
National Party volunteers have stopped campaigning in Auckland's Manurewa because they have allegedly been chased down the street and threatened with abuse, according to candidate Siva Kilari.
Indian-origin NZ First candidate reveals reason for withdrawing from electorate race
Mahesh Bindra says he needed to pull out of his electorate race in Auckland due to ongoing business commitments in India.
Asian New Zealanders less engaged in 2020 election
The Electoral Commission is urging Asian residents to get more involved in the upcoming election after a survey showed they had lower levels of participation in the 2020 poll.
Immigration in spotlight as Labour, National, ACT unveil similar policies
The three parties have all launched immigration policies targeting migrant parents and grandparents, with Labour also promising amnesty for some overstayers.
