NZ Election 2023

Christchurch Central electorate

Christchurch Central covers the inner city, north to Redwood, and south to Sydenham and Beckenham. The seat is currently held by Labour's Duncan Webb, who won safely with a margin of 14,098. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Christchurch Central – 53% to National's 19%. Christchurch Central has been held by Labour MPs, including prime minister Geoffrey Palmer, since its creation in 1946, with the exception of 2011–2017.

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Michael Britnell

Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Dale Stephens

National Party

Mark Arneil

NZ First

Matthew Fisken

ACT Party

Duncan Webb

Labour Party

Sarah Jackson

Animal Justice Party

Kahurangi Carter

Green Party

Dale Stephens

National Party
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Dale Stephens

National Party
 | Not currently in parliament

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2020 result

2nd in Christchurch Central

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2020 result

2nd in Christchurch Central

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