Former Whanganui MP Harete Hipango-Brownlie returns to politics with NZ First
Former Whanganui MP Harete Hipango-Brownlie has rejoined the political arena as a NZ First candidate for the 2026 election.
Former Whanganui MP Harete Hipango-Brownlie is returning to politics to contest the 2026 election as a NZ First candidate. She has addressed previous criticism, stating she has been branded antivax but emphasises her commitment to democracy.
Covered byNZ HeraldNot covered byRNZStuff1NewsNewstalk ZBOtago Daily TimesNewsroomThe SpinoffBusinessDeskinterest.co.nz
Coverage across the news outlets we track, as at publication.
What outlets are saying
NZ Herald
Election 2026: Former Whanganui MP Harete Hipango-Brownlie returns to politics with NZ First
'I’ve been branded antivax, but I’m not. I’m pro-democracy.'