The Labour Party has three nominations for a candidate to contest the Waiariki electorate in this year's general election.
They are Katie Paul, Ryan Te Wara and Rawiri Waititi.
Voters in the electorate should know who their Labour candidate is by March 28.
Katie Paul.
Ms Paul said she wanted a governmentthat put people before profit. After voting for the Maori Party last election she said she was disappointed it was in coalition with National.
"I'm about the four Ws - work, women, whanau and wai.
"Poverty is at unacceptable levels. We need to support the work of our community organisations and by strengthening the role of women we create stronger families.
"Jobs are the top priority. Partnerships to develop farming, forestry and energy opportunities will benefit the region and investments in renewables, like solar energy and clean technology, is the way forward.
"I've worked for the Government as an international lawyer and career diplomat. I'm from Rotorua - Te Arawa and Mataatua - with connections across the Central North Island.
"I know Parliament, but I'm comfortable in the boardroom, on the farm and in the marae."
Ryan Te Wara.
Mr Te Wara said he had the experience and relationships to deliver change in Waiariki. He works at Waikato University.
"Engaging with people from all walks of life is important to me, it is vital we put people before profit for a fairer society.
"I have been involved with the Labour Party for many years and have worked hard in the background." He was born and raised in Waiariki and had whakapapa links to many iwi in the region.
"Maori tikanga is important to this region and I am fluent in te reo and can participate fully in hui.
"I am people and community focused and have strong links with some members of the Maori and non-Maori Labour caucus and would utilise these relationships to advocate strongly for Waiariki in a new Labour-led Government."
Mr Waititi said he represented a fresh, young and vibrant Maori perspective on critical issues and was committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Rawiri Waititi.
He said it was critical to build the economy and close the gap between the rich and poor, "but not at the expense of our whenua, roto and moana".
He said he was born and raised within the electorate and was in touch with the harsh realities Maori faced daily.
"It is unacceptable that in this day and age, we still have families living well under the poverty line and in sub-standard housing conditions.
