Matatā Residents Association is holding a Meet the Candidates event on Sunday.

East Cape candidates Jo Luxton (Labour), Te Kira Lawrence (NZ First), Jordan Walker (Green Party), Darrin Hawkes (Act) and Cail Smith (Opportunity Party) will be attending along with Waiariki candidates Toni Boynton (Labour) and Papa Wharewera (Opportunity Party).

All candidates have been given 10 minutes to speak to attendees.

The event at the Matatā Rugby Club begins at 2pm.