He says he's not running in Wellington Central - the electorate he lives in - because the party had chosen a candidate there already.

Foster claims he's aiming to pick up party votes, and will find out his list placing next week.

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21 Jan: Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately

08 Jan: ICE agent fatally shoots woman amid US immigration crackdown in Minneapolis

06 Jan: Tributes for the former mayor of Dunedin, from the woman who recently replaced him the job

03 Jan: The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region

02 Jan: Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather

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