Ex-National and Labour MPs join NZ First, explain departures

New Zealand First is becoming a political haven for former Members of Parliament from the National and Labour parties. The party is actively recruiting these former MPs, who are now explaining their departures from their previous political affiliations.

Among the notable figures joining New Zealand First are former Labour minister Stuart Nash and former National MPs Alfred Ngaro and Harete Hipango-Brownlie. These politicians are reportedly seeking to clarify the circumstances of their exits from their former parties, framing their moves as a deliberate choice rather than a rejection.

This influx of experienced politicians into New Zealand First signals a strategic shift for the party, potentially bolstering its ranks with established figures. The convention in Auckland, where Nash was a guest speaker, highlighted the party's efforts to integrate these new members and present a united front.

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Former National and Labour MPs finding political refuge with New Zealand First are setting the record straight by answering one key question: who broke up with whom?