Educator, union leader and former Labour MP with strong rural and provincial advocacy experience.

Priorities: Education, workers, rural services, regional opportunity and community resilience.

Whanganui MP with international business and governance experience.

Priorities: Business growth, regional opportunity and effective local representation.

Former MP and lawyer with more than 30 years across law, health, governance, iwi organisations and public policy.

Priorities: Strong communities, responsible governance, practical solutions and experienced advocacy for Whanganui.