Face of the Day

> Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell will stand as a New Zealand First candidate at this year’s election. > > Randell played 51 tests for the All Blacks between 1997 and 2002, captaining the side 22 times. > > He also had a lengthy career with Otago and the Highlanders, as well a stint with London side Saracens. > > Randell is reportedly set to contest the Tukituki seat, currently held by National’s Catherine Wedd. > > According to Stuff, Randell’s candidacy was set to be announced last Sunday at a New Zealand First public meeting in Hastings, which was postponed due to Cyclone Vaianu. > > The Tukituki seat takes in the Hastings and Central Hawke’s Bay areas. > > Despite his Otago connections, Randell was born in Hastings and attended Lindisfarne College. > > RNZ Read More