Te Kira Lawrence - NZ First Candidate East Cape

Advocating for families, infrastructure, regional growth and a stronger voice for provincial NZ.
Authorised by H Howard, 91 Makino Rd, Feilding

[Te Kira Lawrence - NZ First Candidate East Cape @TeKiraLawrence]

Great to spend the weekend at Convention alongside fellow NZ First candidates from across the country.

Pictured with my East Coast colleagues, Napier candidate Stuart Nash and Tukituki candidate Taine Randell, along with candidates Michael Laws (Waitaki) and Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri (Mount Albert).

It's been a fantastic opportunity to hear from our MPs, discuss the issues facing our regions, and head into the campaign united and focused on delivering for New Zealand.

Bring on the campaign!

[Te Kira Lawrence - NZ First Candidate East Cape @TeKiraLawrence]

@PowderPuffPlay Mount Albert candidate announced over the weekend Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri

[Te Kira Lawrence - NZ First Candidate East Cape @TeKiraLawrence]

One of my favourite parts of Winston Peters' speech on Sunday.
"You can't fly a microlight to the moon. But give us an Artemis, and we will reach the stars".

It's a simple analogy with an important message.

Under MMP, it's the Party Vote that determines how much influence a party has. More Party Votes mean more MPs, a stronger voice in Parliament, greater representation on select committees, and more opportunity to deliver New Zealand First policies for New Zealanders.
If you want New Zealand First to make a bigger difference next term, the Party Vote is what matters.

[Te Kira Lawrence - NZ First Candidate East Cape @TeKiraLawrence]

I wasn't giving a history lesson or rewriting New Zealand's past. My point was simply that modern New Zealand is a diverse nation made up of people from many different backgrounds and cultures. We should be proud of that while also ensuring immigration is smart, sustainable and in New Zealand's best interests. If people want to debate the difference between "settlers" and "migrants", that's their choice. It doesn't change the point I was making.

[Te Kira Lawrence - NZ First Candidate East Cape @TeKiraLawrence]

I wasn't giving a history lesson or rewriting New Zealand's past. My point was simply that modern New Zealand is a diverse nation made up of people from many different backgrounds and cultures. We should be proud of that while also ensuring immigration is smart, sustainable and in New Zealand's best interests.

If you want to debate the difference between "settlers" and "migrants", that's their choice. It doesn't change the point I was making.

[Te Kira Lawrence - NZ First Candidate East Cape @TeKiraLawrence]

New Zealand is a nation built by generations of immigrants. People from around the world have come here, worked hard, built businesses, raised families and contributed to the country we are today.

But immigration must be smart, balanced and sustainable. It needs to work for New Zealand ensuring we have the infrastructure, housing, jobs and services needed to support both the people already here and those who choose to make this country their home.

A strong immigration system is one that welcomes people who want to contribute, while also making sure New Zealanders have access to opportunity, training and employment. We need a system that puts the long-term interests of our country first.

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How can It be racist to state a fact?

[Te Kira Lawrence - NZ First Candidate East Cape @TeKiraLawrence]

My point was simply that modern New Zealand is a diverse nation made up of people from many different backgrounds and cultures. We should be proud of that while also ensuring immigration is smart, sustainable and in New Zealand's best interests.

If people want to debate the difference between "settlers" and "migrants", that's their choice. It doesn't change the point I was making.

[Te Kira Lawrence - NZ First Candidate East Cape @TeKiraLawrence]

#nzfirst

[Te Kira Lawrence - NZ First Candidate East Cape @TeKiraLawrence]

Great to spend the weekend at Convention alongside fellow NZ First candidates from across the country.

Pictured with my East Coast colleagues, Napier candidate Stuart Nash and Tukituki candidate Taine Randell, along with candidates Michael Laws (Waitaki) and Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri (Mount Albert).

It's been a fantastic opportunity to hear from our MPs, discuss the issues facing our regions, and head into the campaign united and focused on delivering for New Zealand.

Bring on the campaign!

[New Zealand First @nzfirst]

Introducing our candidates for 2026!

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Watch @winstonpeters full Campaign Launch Speech here: https://t.co/vbnH9KDyZh

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Read more here: https://t.co/vhuuEjoDAU

[Te Kira Lawrence - NZ First Candidate East Cape @TeKiraLawrence]

@KymMcDoNZF Agree! 💯

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If you would like to know more about myself, my fellow candidates and incredible MP’s see below⬇️ Source: New Zealand First https://t.co/dgjE3d2hTE