Puketapapa Local Board member Michael Wood has officially put his hand up to be the Labour Party's next candidate for the Mt Roskill seat in Parliament.
The father-of-three made the announcement he was standing for the Labour nomination at a gathering of supporters and local party members this afternoon.
He said having served the community on the local board for the past six years, he knew what the electorate needed.
"I have the understanding of Mt Roskill at the grassroots level to win the trust of local residents and to continue our proud local history of principled and competent Labour representation."
Mr Wood said he wanted to help the community in several key issues.