What colour will Whanganui go in this election? It's a seat held by Labour's Steph Lewis, but a new National candidate Carl Bates will fancy his chances.
Other election battles in the area include who will take over from Adrian Rurawhe in the Te Tai Hauāuru Māori electorate and the National stronghold of Rangitīkei.
Whanganui Chronicle multimedia journalist Mike Tweed also discusses the unlikely visit of a former Baywatch star in Taihape.
Photo: Supplied / Ben Caldwell
