Shane Taurima will be one of at least three to try to get Labour's nomination for the Ikaroa Rawhiti seat left vacant after the death of Parekura Horomia last month. Photo / Paul Estcourt
TVNZ programmer Shane Taurima has spoken to Labour about the Ikaroa Rawhiti seat. Broadcaster Shane Taurima is considering a move into politics and has spoken to the Labour Party about running in the Ikaroa Rawhiti byelection next month.
Mr Taurima confirmed he had been approached about standing and was considering it, but was yet to make up his mind.
"It is a huge
decision." He is expected to raise it with his bosses at TVNZ this week.
He was promoted this year to head TVNZ's Maori & Pacific Programming after working as a journalist and presenter on programmes including Te Karere, Marae and Q+A.