Labour has named Peeni Henare as Labour's candidate for Tamaki Makaurau at the election.
Mr Henare was selected from three nominees for the Auckland-based Maori seat during a hui in Mangere this afternoon.
"Local members have told us that the Tamaki Makaurau electorate needs an MP who understands the challenges faced by Maori whanau and who will fight hard for the local communities," Labour Party president Moira Coatsworth said.
"Our process has given us an impressive candidate who is fluent in te reo and has a strong background in public and community services. Peeni will advocate strongly for the people of Tamaki Makaurau on key challenges of housing, work and whanau support."
Mr Henare said it was time to bring the seven Maori seats back home to Labour.
