Former weather presenter and television host Tamati Coffey has been selected to run for Labour in the Māori seat of Waiariki in next year's general election.

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That seat is currently held by Māori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell.

Mr Coffey stood unsuccessfully for Labour in Rotorua in 2014.

He was a roving weather reporter for TVNZ's Breakfast programme, and has also hosted entertainment shows Dancing with the Stars and New Zealand's Got Talent.