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Catherine Chu to try for parliament

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Newly elected Christchurch City Councillor for Riccarton, Catherine Chu, has been chosen as the National Party candidate for the Lyttelton electorate in next year's general election. The seat is currently held by long-standing Labour MP Ruth Dyson, who is retiring.Ms Chu says if she is elected, she will vacate the city council seat, which will force a by-election.

Read more at https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/118177846/nats-approached-councillor-catherine-chu-for-port-hills-candidacy-in-april