National names shortlist of election candidates for Rodney

National has released a new shortlist of candidates for the Rodney electorate.

The nomination process was shelved by the party's head office earlier this year after concerns were raised about the integrity of the selection process.

However four of the original five hopefuls who were named in February have been shortlisted again; John Kirikiri, Mark Mitchell, Christopher Penk, and Brent Robinson.

There's one new name this time round, Karen Rolleston. She takes the place of Scott Simpson who is now seeking to secure the party's nomination for Coromandel.

- Newstalk ZB