NZ Election 2023

Banks Peninsula electorate

Banks Peninsula is currently held by Labour's Tracey McLellan, who won safely with a margin of 13,156. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Banks Peninsula – 50% to National's 21%. The electorate existed from 1996 to 2008, and was recreated in the 2019/2020 electorate redistribution. It has generally been held by Labour MPs.

Banks Peninsula candidates

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Lindsay Kerslake

NZ First

Lisa Marie Mead

NewZeal

Doug Allington

DemocracyNZ

Peter Keith Wakeman

Independent

Laura Trask

ACT Party

Lan Pham

Green Party

Tracey McLellan

Labour Party

Paran Jeet

Animal Justice Party

Vanessa Weenink

National Party

Doug Allington

DemocracyNZ

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I have been concerned for the welfare of our nation, and citizens for some time. Over the last six years I have seen governments that think they can pass any laws they like, without community consultation, or they simply ignore the voice of the people. New Zealand needs less central government, and people need to be heard. We need to protect Kiwi's basic humans rights by redefining the Bill of Rights.

About me

I am married with four adult children, and six grandchildren. My wife Ali and I have experience in community, children's and youth work, current sitting on the board of a youth charity. My vocational background includes, qualified high school teacher, tertiary tutor of architecture students and trade apprentices. I have held several management roles including a labour hire branch, and in building supplies. I have a varied background in construction, and as a project manager.

My priorities

  1. Listen to community needs, by establishing electorate meeting hubs for engaging with locals.
  2. Implement and maintain a safer and equally supportive community environment for all ages.
  3. Develop relationships with schools, sports, and community organizations, as well as local businesses.

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