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  "description": "Randell is reportedly set to contest the Tukituki seat, currently held by National’s Catherine Wedd.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-15T18:30:26.000Z",
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  "textContent": "> Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell will stand as a New Zealand First candidate at this year’s election.\n>\n> Randell played 51 tests for the All Blacks between 1997 and 2002, captaining the side 22 times.\n>\n> He also had a lengthy career with Otago and the Highlanders, as well a stint with London side Saracens.\n>\n> Randell is reportedly set to contest the Tukituki seat, currently held by National’s Catherine Wedd.\n>\n> 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.\n>\n> The Tukituki seat takes in the Hastings and Central Hawke’s Bay areas.\n>\n> Despite his Otago connections, Randell was born in Hastings and attended Lindisfarne College.\n>\n> RNZ\n\nRead More",
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