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Ex-All Blacks captain Taine Randell reveals why he's joining up with NZ First

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 6:24pm
Former All Black Taine Randell will be contesting the Tukituki electorate for NZ First this election. Photo / Adam Pearse. 15/4/2026 taineboy
Former All Black Taine Randell will be contesting the Tukituki electorate for NZ First this election. Photo / Adam Pearse. 15/4/2026 taineboy

Ex-All Blacks captain Taine Randell reveals why he's joining up with NZ First

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 6:24pm

Ex-All Blacks captain Taine Randell says he's joining New Zealand First for this year's election, after a long dance with the party.

An announcement by leader Winston Peters was scheduled at a public meeting in Hastings on Sunday, but cancelled because of Cyclone Vaianu. 

Randall's likely to become Hawke’s Bay official candidate in coming weeks. 

He says he's fortunate to have had a great rugby career - but his eyes have now turned to the state of the country. 

"Right, now the next phase of my life - I'm pretty keen to contribute to New Zealand." 

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