Ken Laban: Former cop, rugby commentator on his tilt for the Lower Hutt mayoralty
Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills - A podcast by Newstalk ZB

Well-known Wellington personality Ken Laban has thrown his hat in the ring to be Lower Hutt's next mayor. The 68-year-old has spent his career as a police officer, later becoming a commentator with TVNZ and Sky Sport. Since 2013 he has served as a Greater Wellington Regional Councillor. He grew up in Wainuiomata with sister Dame Winnie Laban, a former Labour cabinet minister. Laban joined Nick Mills to discuss why he's chosen to run for the city's top job. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.