Former Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule is looking very confident in Tukituki.
The new National Party candidate is well ahead of his closest rival, Labour's Anna Lorck.
More than 60% of the votes have been counted in Tukituki.
If this trend continues, Yule will take over from retired National MP Craig Foss.
LISTEN ABOVE AS LAWRENCE YULE SPEAKS WITH NEWSTALK ZB'S ELECTION PANEL
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