Botany electorate
Botany runs from Cockle Bay in the North to Flat Bush in the south and includes Botany Downs and East Tāmaki. The seat is currently held by National's Christopher Luxon, who won comfortably with a margin of 3,999. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Botany – 47% to National's 37%. A majority (50%) of the Botany electorate were born overseas – the highest of any electorate.
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Robert McNeil
Why I'm standing
The time is right for a clear and uncompromising voice for animals in New Zealand - they need representation in politics. National recently has always won this electorate, and likely will do so again. So don't waste your vote on the major parties - vote for your values, and help us get to five percent so that we can speak up for vulnerable animals.
About me
As a long-time animal advocate, and a chartered accountant, I bring both empathy and organisational skills to help speak effectively for animals, and for this dynamic and vibrant community of animal-lovers. I won't just be another suit in Wellington - the Animal Justice Party is running in many electorates on a platform of compassion, equality and non-violence. I'll stand up for animals, who desperately need a voice in parliament. Vote for your values!
My priorities
- Ensure residents' compassionate nature is reflected in their representative in parliament.
- Foster empathy, and ensure that the needs of human and animal residents are heard in politics.
- Encourage more and better green spaces for humans and animals to enjoy safely together.
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