Labour candidate Jan Tinetti is set to run in Tauranga's by-election on June 18.
A "humbled" Tinetti said the news was confirmed to her four days ago and she was excited to connect with the people of Tauranga in the coming weeks. She made the public announcement today.
This would be her third time running for the position, she said.
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Minister for Women and Associate Minister of Education said it was a "real privilege" to have the chance to represent Tauranga again.
"It's not something I take lightly," she said.