Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell will stand as a New Zealand First candidate at this year's election.

He's reportedly set to  contest the Tukituki seat, currently held by National's Catherine Wedd.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains why this is big news for NZ First.

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Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell will stand as a New Zealand First candidate at this year's election.
He's reportedly set to &nbsp;contest the Tukituki seat, currently held by National's Catherine Wedd.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains why this is big news for NZ First.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on former All Blacks captain Taine Randell joining up with NZ First

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