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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08 Feb: Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure

05 Feb: Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin

04 Feb: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's defending a surge in Auckland Council consultant costs

03 Feb: The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money

30 Jan: The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes

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