Derrick Paull is a candidate for the Maungakiekie electorate, affiliated with the Opportunity Party [14].
According to a secondary source, Paull undertook postgraduate study in Business [9]. He has been involved in the fishing media sector, with a secondary source indicating he served as editor of NZ Fisher magazine [1] and, separately, as co-founder, editor, and publisher of an online fishing magazine [2]. A secondary source also notes that as of 2025 he manages his own distribution business [3].
Paull has been involved in a number of civic and community roles, according to secondary sources. These include serving as board member and vice-chair of the New Zealand Angling and Casting Association [5], and as board member and vice-chair of the Recreational Fishing Council [6]. He is also noted as a recreational fishing advocate [8]. In addition, a secondary source records his role as Board Chair of a local intermediate school [4], and as coach of a local high school cricket team [7].
Regarding his political candidacy, sources differ slightly in naming — some refer to him as the Opportunity Party candidate for Maungakiekie [12], others as a candidate for Opportunity (Maungakiekie) [11], with one source placing his candidacy from 20 March 2026 under The Opportunity Party [15]. His party affiliation with the Opportunity Party is confirmed across multiple sources [14].