Lawrence Yule has been selected as National’s candidate for the Tukituki electorate for the 2017 General Election.

Mr Yule is currently the Mayor of the Hastings District and President of Local Government New Zealand 

“I’ve loved every minute serving the people of the Bay as Mayor, and look forward to earning their trust to be their next National MP,” Mr Yule said.

The Tukituki electorate covers most of the southern Hawke’s Bay, including Hastings, Flaxmere, and Havelock North.

“New Zealand and the Hawke’s Bay is growing strongly, and is benefiting from the leadership National has shown.

“As local MP, I would be a tireless voice for the Tukituki electorate in a Government that is working to sustain that growth, build for growth, and act for the people most pressured by change.

The current Tukituki MP Craig Foss said he would not be running for the seat in this year's election.