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Video has emerged of Labour candidate Kerrin Leoni campaigning at what appears to be a gang event.

In the video, obtained by Whakaata Māori, a patched Mongrel Mob member talks about the gangs not needing to fight each other, but the government.

The footage then cuts to Leoni who is wearing a Labour party jacket.

"Some of them you might know, that aren't enrolled to vote and they can have the power to change this government."

The Post has reported it understands the event was advertised as a fundraiser for the Mongrel Mob's Rogue chapter.

The footage also showed Leoni holding up a campaign sign.

Earlier Leoni had said she attended a whānau function in early October where some of those present were gang members.

"Many of my whānau are proud of my involvement in politics and have supported me throughout my political career. I will not turn my back on them or pretend they are not my whānau because of their associations."

Stuff has contacted Labour for comment.