Auckland Central electorate
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Mahesh Muralidhar
National Party
Guy Slocum
New Nation Party
Paul Davie
Rock the Vote NZ
Oscar Sims
Labour Party
Madeleine Kane
Animal Justice Party
Christopher Coker
Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Chlöe Swarbrick
Green Party
Damian Sycamore
The Opportunities Party (TOP)
Felix Poole
ACT Party
Andi Shen Liu
Independent
Oscar Sims
Labour Party
| Not currently in parliament
Oscar Sims
Labour Party
| Not currently in parliament
Why I'm standing
Auckland Central has a young, diverse population and a range of specific local issues like safety, noise, public transport, and environmental protection. I want to be a strong voice inside a Labour Government, advocating directly to our country's leaders on these local issues. As a young person myself, I know that we also need a strong progressive voice on the big challenges like the cost of living, renting, and climate change.
About me
I have been involved in advocacy for local Auckland Central issues as Secretary and Treasurer of the City Centre Residents' Group and as the spokesperson for a housing policy organisation. I've lived in both the City Centre and Ponsonby, and I have close family links to Waiheke. I also have technology sector experience, which is unusual in politics, and important given the challenges and opportunities we face with AI and other emerging technologies.
My priorities
- Improve the safety of the city centre with better resourcing for policing and community safety.
- Protect the rights of renters and build more affordable housing.
- Improve the reliability and affordability of public transport, including the Waiheke Ferry services.
Candidate list rank
63
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Software engineer
Residence
Auckland City Centre
Age
25
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
Did not stand
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Why I'm standing
Auckland Central has a young, diverse population and a range of specific local issues like safety, noise, public transport, and environmental protection. I want to be a strong voice inside a Labour Government, advocating directly to our country's leaders on these local issues. As a young person myself, I know that we also need a strong progressive voice on the big challenges like the cost of living, renting, and climate change.
About me
I have been involved in advocacy for local Auckland Central issues as Secretary and Treasurer of the City Centre Residents' Group and as the spokesperson for a housing policy organisation. I've lived in both the City Centre and Ponsonby, and I have close family links to Waiheke. I also have technology sector experience, which is unusual in politics, and important given the challenges and opportunities we face with AI and other emerging technologies.
My priorities
- Improve the safety of the city centre with better resourcing for policing and community safety.
- Protect the rights of renters and build more affordable housing.
- Improve the reliability and affordability of public transport, including the Waiheke Ferry services.
Candidate list rank
63
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Software engineer
Residence
Auckland City Centre
Age
25
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
Did not stand
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