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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Kahurangi Carter
Why I'm standing
Like all parents, I want to enrich my children's future. I have dedicated my career to environmentalism and I want to use these skills to create actionable change. I am committed to climate action and finding solutions for the cost of living crisis. My strength is in building relationships and working towards a common goal to create better outcomes for our people and our planet. Ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata.
About me
I want to ensure the needs of our people and planet are heard loud and clear in Wellington. With strong Green Party representation we will hold the government to account with evidenced based solutions. Let's provide a thriving future for our country.
My priorities
- Transform urban areas into thriving environments that benefit both people and nature.
- Support kiwis with the cost of living through tax cuts for everyone earning under $125,000.
- Introduce free dental for all New Zealanders with primary dental care in all communities by 2024.
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