Hyderabad, July 19 -- Auckland's political campaign season gathered momentum as Hyderabad-origin Ghouse Majeed was selected as the National Party's Manurewa candidate.

On Friday, July 17, Ghouse Majeed hosted a well-attended fundraising event at The Cave in Manukau. The venue was filled with party supporters, business leaders, community representatives, and members of South Auckland's diverse multicultural communities.

The event was attended by Sylvia Wood, President of the New Zealand National Party, along with Cabinet Ministers Hon. Mark Mitchell and Hon. Paul Goldsmith, who addressed supporters and outlined the party's priorities ahead of the November 7, 2026, General Election.

Among the notable guests were Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi (f...