Surprise (not surprise...)! Labour MP for Rongotai Paul Eagle is running to be Wellington’s next mayor!

He’s not off to the best start with the Council investigating whether one of his billboards breaches electoral rules. 

Eagle’s plans have been one parliament’s worst kept secrets following months of speculation, but instead of leaving parliament right away, Eagle will hold his seat until the local election and only if he wins will he step aside and force a by election.

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