With the upcoming General Election in September, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from the Hutt Valley candidates - Hutt South and Rimutaka.

This promises to be a highlight to the beginning of all candidates' campaigns with the referee for this bout being Lloyd Berr, political reporter for Newshub based in Wellington.

Hutt South electorate:

• Ginny Andersen - Labour Party candidate
• Chris Bishop - National Party candidate

Rimutaka electorate:

• Stefan Grand-Meyer - Green Party candidate
• Chris Hipkins - Labour Party candidate
• Carolyn O'Fallon - National Party candidate