Candidates in the 2008 New Zealand general election by electorate

New Zealand political candidates in the MMP era
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Seventy of the one hundred and twenty members of the New Zealand House of Representatives elected in New Zealand's 2008 general election will be from single member constituencies, an increase of one electorate seat from 2005. The initial composition of the 2005 Parliament gave the Labour and National parties each 31 constituencies, the Māori Party four and ACT, United Future and the Progressive Party one each.

The election was held on Saturday, 8 November. Nominations for constituency candidates closed at noon on Wednesday, 14 October; this is the final list.

Lines coloured pink denote an MP elected from a party list; lines coloured beige denote the winner of the constituency vote.

General electorates

Auckland Central

Name Party Notes Source
Kerry BevinThe Republic of New Zealand Partyparty leader
Sarita DivisAlliance
Thomas FordeIndependent
Aaron Galey-YoungUnited Future
Stephen GreenfieldIndependent
Nikki KayeNational Partywinner
Kevin O'ConnellAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Anthony RavlichHuman Rights Party
Justin RobsonProgressive Party
Denise RocheGreen Party
Judith TizardLabour PartyIncumbent, 1996–2008; MP since 1990; defeated
Scott UrenACT
Oliver WoodsResidents Action Movement

Bay of Plenty

Name Party Notes Source
Peter BrownNew Zealand Firstlist MP 1996–2008; deputy party leader; not returned to parliament
Brian CarterUnited Future
Tony ChristiansenKiwi Party
Francis DenzACT
Carol Devoy-HeenaLabour Party
Tony RyallNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP since 1990; winner

Botany

New seat

Name Party Notes Source
Judy CarterUnited Future
Racheal CheamProgressive Party
Peter CooperGreen Party
Simon KanKiwi Party
Raj SubramanianIndependent
Koro TawaLabour Party
Kenneth WangACTList MP 2004–05
Pansy WongNational PartyList MP, 1996–2008; winner

Christchurch Central

Incumbent Tim Barnett of the Labour Party retired at the 2008 election, having been the MP for Christchurch Central since 1996.

Name Party Notes Source
Somnath BagchiProgressive Party
Andrew BeavenKiwi Party
Mike BritnallAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Brendon BurnsLabour Partywinner
Byron ClarkWorkers Party
Greg KleisAlliance
Jan McLauchlanGreen Party
Toni SeverinACT
Nicky WagnerNational PartyList MP 2005–present; elected off party list

Christchurch East

Name Party Notes Source
Lianne DalzielLabour Partyincumbent since 1999; MP since 1990; winner
Aaron GilmoreNational Partyelected off party list
Paul HopkinsonWorkers Party
Tony le CrenKiwi Party
Nick McIlraithDemocrats for Social Credit
Mojo MathersGreen Party
Sevaschan ParkIndependent
Paul PiesseAlliance
Elspeth SandysProgressive Party
Maretta SolomonUnited Future

Clutha-Southland

Name Party Notes Source
Bill EnglishNational PartyIncumbent, current National Party deputy leader, winner
Tim GowGreen Party
Roly HendersonACT
Marvin HubbardAlliance
Don PrydeLabour PartyEngineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union President
Paul TankardFamily Party

Coromandel

Name Party Notes Source
Ray BassettACT
Sandra GoudieNational PartyIncumbent since 2002; winner
Hugh KininmonthLabour Party
James RedwoodGreen Party
Huey RureheKiwi Party

Dunedin North

Name Party Notes Source
Victor BillotAlliance2005 candidate
Hilary CalvertACT
Julian CrawfordAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Pete HodgsonLabour Partyincumbent; winner
Mary EdwardsUnited Future
Olive McCraeDemocrats for Social Credit
Metiria TureiGreen Partycurrent MP; elected from party list
Michael WoodhouseNational Partyelected from party list

Dunedin South

Incumbent Labour MP David Benson-Pope was deselected in 2008, having served as MP for Dunedin South since 1999.

Name Party Notes Source
David BernhardtIndependent
Clare CurranLabour Partywinner
Shane GallagherGreen Party
Jacqui McAlpineProgressive Party
Dawn McIntoshDemocrats for Social Credit
Pauline MoffatUnited Future
Kay MurrayAlliance
Colin NichollsACT
Conway PowellNational Party2005 candidate
Robert WansinkRestore All Things In Christ
Philip WescombeKiwi Party

East Coast

Name Party Notes Source
Catherine DelahuntyGreen Party2005 candidate, elected from party list
Brendan HoranNew Zealand First
Moana MackeyLabour PartyList MP, 2003–present; elected from party list
Anne TolleyNational PartyIncumbent MP since 2005; List MP from 1999–2002; winner
Judy TurnerUnited FutureList MP 2002–2008; United Party deputy leader; not re-elected

East Coast Bays

Name Party Notes Source
Paul AdamsFamily PartyUnited Future list MP 2002–05
Sue BradfordGreen Partylist MP; 1999–present; elected from party list
Vivienne GoldsmithLabour Party
Toby HuttonNo Commercial Airport at Whenuapai
Dail JonesNew Zealand Firstcurrent list MP; not re-elected
Tim KronfieldACT
Murray McCullyNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP since 1987; winner
Ian McInnesUnited Future
Elah ZamoraLibertarianz

Epsom

Name Party Notes Source
Andrena BishopHuman Rights Party
Rafe CopelandResidents Action Movement
Grace HadenKiwi Party
Rodney HideACTIncumbent since 2005; MP since 1996, current ACT Party leader; winner
Keith LockeGreen Partylist MP since 1999; 2005 candidate; elected from party list
Kate SuttonLabour Party
Janet TuckUnited Future2005 candidate
Richard WorthNational PartyMP for Epsom, 1999–2005; List MP; elected from party list

Hamilton East

Name Party Notes Source
David BennettNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner
Jack GielenThe Republic of New Zealand Party
Robyn JacksonKiwi Party
Garry MallettACT
Sue MoroneyLabour PartyList MP since 2005; elected from party list
Linda PerssonGreen Party
Rochelle WhiteUnited Future
Doug WoolertonNew Zealand Firstlist MP since 1996; not re-elected

Hamilton West

Name Party Notes Source
Martin GallagherLabour Partyincumbent1999–2008 and 1993–96; not re-elected
Tim MacindoeNational Party2005 candidate; winner
Ian ParkerACT
Ken SmithUnited Future
Dale StevensGreen Party
Suresh VatsyayannIndependent
Tim WikiriwhiLibertarianz2005 candidate

Helensville

Name Party Notes Source
David ClendonGreen Party
Darien FentonLabour PartyList MP since 2005, elected from party list
David GarrettACTelected from party list
John KeyNational PartyIncumbent since 2002, current Leader of the Opposition; current Leader of the National Party; winner
Angela LovelockUnited Future
Peter OsborneLibertarianz

Hunua

New seat largely replacing the old Port Waikato seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Jordan CarterLabour Party
Sir Roger DouglasACTFormer MP 1969–1990, Minister of Finance 1984-88; elected from party list
Toni DrillerUnited Future
Paul HutchisonNational PartyMP for Port Waikato 1996–2008; winner
Fiona KenworthyGreen Party
Helen MulfordNew Zealand First
Frank NaeaKiwi Party
Bruce WhiteheadLibertarianz

Hutt South

Name Party Notes Source
Camilia ChinKiwi Party
Virginia HorrocksGreen Party
Phil HowisonLibertarianz2005 candidate
Trevor MallardLabour PartyIncumbent 1996–present; MP since 1993 and from 1984–90; winner
Lindsay MitchellACT2005 candidate
Paul QuinnNational Partyelected from party list
Murray SmithUnited FutureFormer List MP 2002–05; 2005 candidate

Ilam

Name Party Notes Source
Gerry BrownleeNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; winner
Brian DavidsonACT
Kennedy GrahamGreen Partyelected from party list after the counting of the special votes
Craig HutchinsonProgressive Party
John PickeringUnited Future
David WeustenKiwi Party
Sam YauLabour Party

Invercargill

Name Party Notes Source
Ian CarlineACT
Craig CarsonGreen Party2005 candidate
Shane PleasanceLibertarianz
Eric RoyNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; MP from 1993–2002; winner
Maureen SmithUnited Future
Lesley SoperLabour PartyList MP, 2005; 2007–2008; not re-elected

Kaikōura

Name Party Notes Source
Alastair BelcherKiwi Party
Steffan BrowningGreen Party2005 candidate
Coralie ChristieUnited Future
Colin KingNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner
Linda KingNew Zealand First
John McCaskeyDemocrats for Social Credit
Brian McNamaraLabour Party
Dave TattersfieldACT

Mana

Name Party Notes Source
Michael CollinsACT2005 candidate
Michael GilchristGreen Party
Richard GoodeLibertarianz
Robin GunsonUnited Future2005 candidate
Luamanuvao Winnie LabanLabour Partyincumbent since 2002; MP since 1999; winner
Renton MaclachlanKiwi Party
Tim ManuPacific Party
Hekia ParataNational Partyelected from party list

Māngere

Sitting MP Taito Phillip Field was expelled from the Labour Party in 2007 and will contest the seat for the New Zealand Pacific Party.

Name Party Notes Source
Taito Phillip FieldPacific Partyincumbent from 1996–2008; MP since 1993 (as Labour); not returned to Parliament
Jerry FilipainaFamily Party
Roger FowlerResidents Action Movement
Mita HarrisNational Party
Lemalu MatatumuaIndependent
Tala P'oeProgressive Party
William SioLabour PartyList MP since 2008; winner
Pulotu Selio SolomonUnited Future
Mua Strickson-PuaGreen Party
Michael TabachnikACT

Manukau East

Name Party Notes Source
Kanwal Singh BakshiNational Partyelected from party list
Trevor BarnardProgressive Party
Manogi Turua HeadUnited Future
Tevanga LeavasaPacific Party
Lynn MurphyACT
Poutua Papali'lFamily Party
Ross RobertsonLabour Partyincumbent since 1996; MP since 1987; winner
Kevin StittKiwi Party
Annalucia VermuntCommunist League
Daphna WhitmoreWorkers Party
Donna WyndGreen Party

Manurewa

Name Party Notes Source
Michael BaileyACT
Sukhdev BainsProgressive Party
Cam CalderNational Partyinitially elected from party list until the return of special votes
John HallNew Zealand First
George HawkinsLabour Partyincumbent since 1996; MP since 1990; winner
Alan JohnsonGreen Party
Amjad KhanKiwi Party
Richard LewisFamily Partyparty leader; former leader of Destiny New Zealand
Jim StowersUnited Future
Vui VitalePacific Party

Maungakiekie

Sitting Labour MP Mark Gosche is retiring in 2008, having served as electorate MP for Maungakiekie since 1999.

Name Party Notes Source
Carol BeaumontLabour Partyelected from party list
Elliott BladeResidents Action Movement
Patrick BrownCommunist League
Darren JonesPacific Party
Denise KrumUnited FutureParty president
Asenati Lole-TaylorNew Zealand First
Peseta Sam Lotu-IigaNational PartyAuckland City Councilor; winner
Athol McQuilkanACT
Bernie OgilvyKiwi PartyFormer United Future MP
Rawiri ParateneGreen Party
Matt RobsonProgressive PartyFormer MP

Mount Albert

Name Party Notes Source
Jon CarapietGreen Party
Helen ClarkLabour PartyPrime Minister, Labour leader, incumbent since 1996; MP since 1981; winner/ resigned from Parliament after 2008 General Election. By- election saw the win of Labour Party candidate, David Shearer
Christian DawsonKiwi Party
Dave LlewllThe Republic of New Zealand Party
Kathleen McCabeACT
Ravi MusukuNational Party2005 candidate
Milo SiilataPacific Party
Anthony van den HeuvelHuman Rights Party

Mount Roskill

Name Party Notes Source
Suki AmirapuProgressive Party
Jackie BlueNational PartyList MP 2005–present; elected from party list
Lisa ErGreen Party
Phil GoffLabour PartyIncumbent since 1999; MP 1993–present and 1981–90; winner. Goff, from post 2008 general election to present, is the Labour Leader of the Opposition
Daphne LawlessResidents Action Movement
Joseph RebelloKiwi Party
Shawn TanACT
Neville WilsonUnited Future

Napier

Name Party Notes Source
Russell FairbrotherLabour PartyMP 2002–08; not re-elected
John OrmondACT
Brett StansfieldGreen Party
Chris TremainNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner

Nelson

Name Party Notes Source
Kelvin DealUnited Future
Paul HufflettACT
Diana MellorGreen Party
Nick SmithNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP since 1990; winner
Maryan StreetLabour PartyList MP since 2005; elected off party list
Robin WestleyKiwi Party

New Lynn

Name Party Notes Source
David CunliffeLabour PartyIncumbent since 1999; winner
Kerryanne DalgleishUnited Future
Kath DewarGreen Party
Tim GroserNational PartyList MP 2005–present; elected from party list
Mohammad Kazemi-YazdiProgressive Party
Michael TaskerACT

New Plymouth

Name Party Notes Source
Chris AlbersACT
Harry DuynhovenLabour PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP 1993–2008 and 1984–90; not re-elected
Rusty KaneIndependent
Mike WebberLibertarianz2005 candidate
Jonathan YoungNational Partywinner

North Shore

Name Party Notes Source
John BoscawenACTelected from party list
Louise ClearyFamily Party
Stephen CooperResidents Action Movement
Joe GregoryNew Zealand First
Damian LightUnited Future
Wayne MappNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; winner
Michael MurphyLibertarianz2005 candidate
Phil TwyfordLabour Party2005 candidate; elected from party list
Pieter WatsonGreen Party

Northcote

Name Party Notes Source
Jonathan ColemanNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner
Benjamin DohertyResidents Action Movement
Steven DromgoolUnited Future
Jeanette ElleyGreen Party
Brenda HillProgressive Party
Nick KearneyACT
Peter LintonLibertarianz
Hamish McCrackenLabour Party
Barry McDonaldKiwi Party
Angela XuFamily Party

Northland

Name Party Notes Source
John CarterNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP since 1987; winner
Shane JonesLabour PartyList MP, 2005–present; elected from party list
Martin LeidingGreen Party
Mike ShawKiwi Party
Melanie TaylorFamily Party
David WilsonDemocrats for Social Credit
Alan WoodACT

Ōhariu

new seat largely replacing Ōhariu-Belmont.

Name Party Notes Source
Kelly BuchananAlliance2005 Mana candidate
Charles ChauvelLabour PartyList MP 2006–present; 2005 Ōhariu-Belmont candidate; elected from party list
Colin du PlessisACT
Peter DunneUnited FutureMP for Ōhariu-Belmont 1996–present; MP since 1984; United Future party leader; won the seat
Gareth HughesGreen PartyWill be elected from the party list in 2010 to replace Jeanette Fitzsimons
Katrina ShanksNational PartyList MP since 2007; 2005 candidate for Ōhariu-Belmont; elected from party list
Joel SisonKiwi Party
Danyl StrypeAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Ōtaki

Name Party Notes Source
Dianne BrownUnited Future
Nathan GuyNational PartyList MP 2005–08; winner
Darren HughesLabour PartyIncumbent 2002–2008; returned to Parliament from party list
Jim KebbelGreen
Peter McCaffreyACT
Josie PaganiProgressive Party
David ScottNew Zealand First

Pakuranga

Name Party Notes Source
Zachary DornerGreen Party
Brian HilderKiwi Party
Andrew JollandsACT
Brian KellyLabour Party
Jeffrey LyProgressive Party
Pita ParaoneNew Zealand FirstMP, 2002–08; not returned to parliament
Quentin ToddUnited Future
Maurice WilliamsonNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP since 1987; winner

Palmerston North

Sitting Labour MP Steve Maharey is retiring at the 2008 election, having been MP for the seat since 1990.

Name Party Notes Source
Arshad ChathaIndependent
Kevin DittmerACT
Iain Lees-GallowayLabour Partywinner
Debbie LucasProgressive Party
Lawrence O'HalloranGreen Party2005 candidate
Graham OderingNew Zealand First2005 candidate
Frank OwenUnited Future
Malcolm PlimmerNational Party2005 candidate
Grant SetonIndependent

Papakura

New seat largely replacing the old Clevedon seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Brent CatchpoleNew Zealand FirstList MP 2002–05
Judith CollinsNational PartyMP for Clevedon, 2002–08; winner
Rachel GrimwoodGreen Party
Dave HereoraLabour PartyList MP, 2002–2008; not re-elected
Bryan MockridgeUnited Future
Pat O'DeaResidents Action Movement
John ThompsonACT

Port Hills

New seat largely replacing the old Banks Peninsula seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Joseph BurstonGreen Party
Phil ClearwaterProgressive Party
Ruth DysonLabour PartyMP for Banks Peninsula, 1999–2008; MP since 1993; winner
Wilton GrayKiwi Party
Terry HeffernanNational Party
Robin LoomesUnited Future
Andrew McKenzieAlliance
Geoff RussellACT

Rangitata

New seat

Name Party Notes Source
Julian BlanchardLabour Party
Tony BuntingKiwi Party
Jo GoodhewNational PartyMP for Aoraki, 2005–08; winner
Peter McCawACT
Paul TewIndependent
Brian WardUnited Future

Rangitīkei

Name Party Notes Source
Jills Angus BurneyLabour Party
Steve GibsonIndependent
John LangfordUnited Future
Simon PowerNational PartyIncumbent since 1999; winner
Jean ThompsonACT

Rimutaka

Incumbent MP Paul Swain of the Labour Party stood down as MP for Rimutaka after twelve years, having served various Hutt Valley electorates since 1990.

Name Party Notes Source
Chris HipkinsLabour Partywinner
Jenni HurnUnited Future
Nigel KearneyACT
Ron MarkNew Zealand FirstList MP since 1996; not returned to Parliament
John MauriceProgressive Party
Lynette VigrassGreen Party
Richard WhitesideNational Party

Rodney

Name Party Notes Source
Karl AdamsFamily Party
Kathleen DealUnited Future
Simonne DyerKiwi Party
Beryl GoodACT
David HayGreen Party
Tracey MartinNew Zealand First
Conor RobertsLabour Party
Lockwood SmithNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP since 1984; winner

Rongotai

Name Party Notes Source
Mike BridgeACT
Gordon CopelandKiwi Partyex-United Future list MP 2002–2008; not re-elected
Chris FinlaysonNational PartyList MP 2005– ; elected from party list
Annette KingLabour PartyIncumbent since 1986; MP 1993–present and 1984–90; winner
Mitch LeesLibertarianz
Karuna MuthuUnited Future
Russel NormanGreen PartyCo-leader of the Green Party; MP since 2008; elected from party list

Rotorua

Name Party Notes Source
Steve ChadwickLabour PartyIncumbent since 1999; defeated in constituency and returned from party list
Todd McClayNational Partywinner
Grant RogersResidents Action Movement
Raewyn SavilleGreen Party
Daryl SmithKiwi Party
Arthur SolomonUnited Future
Fred StevensLibertarianz

Selwyn

New seat largely replacing the old Rakaia seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Amy AdamsNational Partywinner
David CoatesLabour Party
Samuel DennisFamily Party
Phillipa MainProgressive Party
Victoria NormanUnited Future
Ivor WatsonACT
Eleanor WilliamsonKiwi Party
Bill WoodsIndependent

Tāmaki

Name Party Notes Source
Josephine BartleyLabour
Greg GraydonUnited Future
Richard LeckingerGreen Party
Doug NabbsNew Zealand First
Allan PeacheyNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner
Chris SimmondsACT
Ralph TaylorProgressive Party

Taranaki-King Country

Name Party Notes Source
Shane ArdernNational PartyIncumbent since 1998; winner
Rob HamillGreenAlso known as an Olympic rower
Bill IzardACT
Iain ParkerDemocrats for Social Credit
Renee van de WertLabour Party

Taupō

Name Party Notes Source
Martin BloxhamIndependent
Mark BurtonLabour PartyIncumbent 1996–2008; MP from 1993–2008; not re-elected
Max EdwardsUnited Future
Robbie MacIndependent
Louise UpstonNational Partywinner

Tauranga

Incumbent MP Bob Clarkson of the National Party is retiring in 2008, having served as MP for Tauranga since 2005.

Name Party Notes Source
Larry BaldockKiwi PartyUnited Future list MP 2002–05; Leader of The Kiwi Party
Simon BridgesNational Partywinner
Gray EatwellIndependent
Terry LeamingIndependent
David MacartneyThe Republic of New Zealand Party
Anne PankhurstLabour Party
Winston PetersNew Zealand FirstList MP; MP for Tauranga 1984–2005; Leader of New Zealand First; not returned to Parliament
Katherine RansomDemocrats for Social Credit
Ron ScottACT
Karen SummerhaysGreen Party
John WillocksUnited Future

Te Atatū

Name Party Notes Source
Fiasili Ah TongPacific Party
Lech BeltowskiACT
Chris CarterLabour Party Incumbent 1999–present and 1993–96; winner
Xavier GoldieGreen Party
Tau HenareNational Partylist MP 2005–present; MP (New Zealand First, Independent, Mauri Pacific) 1993–99; elected from party list
Pavitra RoyProgressive Party
Talei Solomon-MuaUnited Future
Jo van KempenKiwi Party
Bob van RuysseveltAlliance

Tukituki

Name Party Notes Source
Rick BarkerLabour PartyList MP 2005; MP for Tukituki 1996–05; MP since 1993; elected from party list
Quentin DuthieGreen Party
Craig FossNational PartyIncumbent 2005–present; winner
Duncan LennoxACT
Thomas O’NeillAlliance
Dawn PatchettProgressive Party
Barry PulfordDemocrats for Social Credit

Waikato

New seat largely replacing the old Piako seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Jacinda ArdernLabour Partyelected from party list
Mark DaviesACT
Wendy HarperGreen Party
John PembertonDemocrats for Social Credit
James RossKiwi Party
Barbara StewartNew Zealand FirstMP 2002–08; not re-elected
Lindsay TischNational PartyMP for Piako 2002–present; MP since 1999; winner

Waimakariri

Name Party Notes Source
Leighton BakerKiwi Party
Clayton CosgroveLabour PartyIncumbent since 1999; winner
Aaron KeownACT
Alan LieftingGreen Party
Melanie Mark-ShadboltNew Zealand First
Kelleigh Sheffield-CranstounUnited Future
Kate WilkinsonNational Partylist MP 2005–present; elected from party list

Wairarapa

Name Party Notes Source
Shane AtkinsonACT
John HayesNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner
Denise MackenzieLabour Party2005 candidate
Richard McGrathLibertarianz
Edwin PerryNew Zealand FirstMP 2002–05
Graeme ReevesUnited FutureNational Party MP for Miramar, 1990–93
Amy TubmanAlliance
Michael WoodcockGreen Party

Waitakere

Name Party Notes Source
Rita BeckmannflayIndependent
Paula BennettNational PartyList MP 2005–2008; winner
Sandra EthellAlliance
Michael KiddFamily Party
Craig McNairNew Zealand FirstMP 2002–05
Fia Misa TupouPacific Party
Lynne PillayLabour PartyIncumbent 2002–2008; returned to parliament from party list
John RiddellACT
Gary StewartGreen Party

Waitaki

New seat largely replacing the old Otago seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Oliver BriggsGreen Party
Jacqui DeanNationalMP for Otago 2005–08; winner
John FraserACT
Simon GuyDirect Democracy
Claire MainProgressive Party
Norm MacRitchieAlliance
David ParkerLabour PartyList MP 2005–present; MP since 2002; elected from party list
Hessel van WierenDemocrats for Social Credit

Wellington Central

Incumbent Labour MP Marian Hobbs is retiring at the 2008 election, having served the seat since 1999.

Name Party Notes Source
Michael ApplebyAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Partyparty leader
Grant BrookesResidents Action Movement
Rebekah ClementKiwi Party
Bernard DarntonLibertarianzparty leader
Don FranksWorkers Party
Stephen FranksNational PartyFormer ACT MP, 1999-05
Justin HarnishRepublic of New Zealand
Sue KedgleyGreen Partylist MP 1999–present; elected from party list
Al MansellIndependent
Grant RobertsonLabour Partywinner
Heather RoyACTACT party deputy leader; MP 2002–present; elected from party list
Vaughan SmithUnited Future
David SomersetProgressive Party
Richard WallisAlliance

West Coast-Tasman

Name Party Notes Source
Chris AuchinvoleNational Partylist MP 2005–present; winner
Kevin HagueGreen Partyelected from party list
Damien O'ConnorLabour PartyIncumbent 1996–08; MP 1993–2008; not re-elected
Steve RichardsMcGillicuddy Serious Party
Jocelyn SmithUnited Future
Robert TerryAotearoa NZ Youth
Reg TurnerRepresentative Party
Steven WilkinsonAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Whanganui

Name Party Notes Source
Chester BorrowsNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner
Alan DavidsonACT
Hamish McDouallLabour Party
John MilnesGreen Party
Heather SmithDemocrats for Social Credit

Whangarei

Name Party Notes Source
Paul ChalmersLabour Party2005 candidate
Paul DohertyGreen Party
Ken GoodhueDemocrats for Social Credit
Maureen GunstonUnited Future
Phil HeatleyNational Partyincumbent, 1999–present, winner
Don HedgesIndependent
Helen HughesLibertarianz
Martin KaipoResidents Action Movement
Tom McLellandACT
Viv ShepherdProgressive Party
Simon VallingsIndependent

Wigram

Name Party Notes Source
Marc AlexanderNational PartyFormer United Future MP, 2002–05
Jim AndertonProgressive PartyIncumbent MP 1996–present: MP since 1984, Progressive leader; winner
Lindsay CameronKiwi Party
Steve CampbellNew Zealand First
Tom DowieAlliance
Erin Ebborn-GillespieLabour Party
Matthew GardinerACT
Michael HansenEconomic Euthenics
Ben MorganLibertarianz
John RingDemocrats for Social Credit
Vanessa RobertsUnited Future
Peter TaylorGreen Party

Māori electorates

Hauraki-Waikato

New seat replacing the old Tainui seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Angeline GreensillMāori Party2005 candidate
Nanaia MahutaLabour PartyMP for Tainui, 2005–08; MP since 1996; winner

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti

Name Party Notes Source
Derek FoxMāori Party
Parekura HoromiaLabour PartyIncumbent since 1999; winner
Bevan TipeneGreen Party

Tāmaki Makaurau

Name Party Notes Source
Mikaere CurtisGreen Party
Vapi KupengaKiwi Party
Marama NathanIndependent
Pita SharplesMāori Partyincumbent since 2005; Māori Party co-leader; winner
Kane Te WaakaIndependent
Louisa WallLabour Partylist MP, 2008–present; not re-elected

Te Tai Hauāuru

Name Party Notes Source
Errol MasonLabour Party
Tariana TuriaMāori Partyincumbent since 1999; MP since 1996 (Labour 1996 – 2004); Māori Party co-leader; winner

Te Tai Tokerau

Name Party Notes Source
Judy DanielsAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Kelvin DavisLabour Partyelected from party list
Hone HarawiraMāori Partyincumbent 2005– ; winner
David RankinHapu Party
Peter TashkoffACT

Te Tai Tonga

Name Party Notes Source
Rahui KateneMāori Partywinner
Dora Roimata LangsburyGreen Party
Mahara OkeroaLabour PartyIncumbent since 1999; not re-elected

Waiariki

Name Party Notes Source
Te Ururoa FlavellMāori PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner
Mita RirinuiLabour PartyList MP 2005–present; MP 1999–2005; elected from party list

See also

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