# Former National Party President Urges MPs to Reconnect

> Former National Party president Sue Wood urges new MPs to reconnect with voters after a lacklustre campaign.
- Title: Former National Party President Urges MPs to Reconnect · RNZ
- Summary: Former National Party president Sue Wood urges new MPs to reconnect with voters after a lacklustre campaign.
- Keywords: national party, sue wood, electorate mp, voters, campaign, party vote, RNZ
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/2552693/former-national-party-president-sue-wood-urges-new-mps-to-reconnect-with-voters
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-11-11T22:42:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: national party, sue wood, electorate mp, voters, campaign, party vote, politics, news
## Sue Wood's Open Letter
Former National Party president Sue Wood wrote an open letter urging new MPs to reconnect with voters after a lacklustre campaign.
## Caucus Composition
The National Party caucus consists entirely of electorate MPs who outperformed the party vote, making them the party's future masters.
## List MPs Status
List MPs are no longer part of the National Party caucus as the party has no list MPs left.
## Voter Feedback
Voters criticized the National Party for moving too far right, with some saying they 'hate' the party.

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## Key takeaway

Former National Party president Sue Wood urges new MPs to reconnect with voters after a lacklustre campaign.