Society Insider: Meet National’s Auckland Central candidate Candace Kinser, the Texan polo-playing businesswoman taking on Chlöe Swarbrick

PremiumRicardo SimichSociety Insider editor·NZ Herald·26 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM7 mins to read‌Candace Kinser, National candidate for Auckland Central, is a familiar face across the city’s business, charitable and social worlds.High-achieving Texan Kiwi businesswoman Candace Kinser has taken to the campaign trail with gusto from her Ponsonby Rd campaign office since becoming National’s candidate for Auckland Central in May. Kinser, 53, is a familiar face across Auckland’s business, charitable and social worlds, as well as being ensconced in the