Oct 3, 2026 · 6 min · 9 segments
The Chatham Islands is home to just 620 people - but in a tight electorate race, every vote counts. Reporter Whena Owen followed candidates for the Wellington Bays electorate when they flew over to…
Whena Owen
Jack TameHost
Rekohu, Chatham Islands, 45 minutes ahead of the mainland, so the first place in New Zealand to see the new day, and the last place in New Zealand to host a candidate debate.
your first time here? It is, I'm really pleased to be here, it's fantastic.
Well, we just landed, I think we are going straight to the debate.
Around 650 people live here, and right now they're basking in the success of a fellow islander.
Chatham residents gathered in a place called The Den next to the racecourse to suss out their candidates.
Rekohu, Chatham Islands, 45 minutes ahead of the mainland, so the first place in New Zealand to see the new day, and the last place in New Zealand to host a candidate debate.
your first time here? It is, I'm really pleased to be here, it's fantastic.
Well, we just landed, I think we are going straight to the debate.
Around 650 people live here, and right now they're basking in the success of a fellow islander.
Chatham residents gathered in a place called The Den next to the racecourse to suss out their candidates.
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