Dunedin electorate
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Jim O'Malley
Independent
Cyndee Elder
New Conservatives
Michael Woodhouse
National Party
Adrian McDermott
Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Rachel Brooking
Labour Party
Steve Lawton
New Zealand Loyal
Pamela Taylor
Independent
Francisco Hernandez
Green Party
Tim Newman
ACT Party
Ben Peters
The Opportunities Party (TOP)
Keegan Langeveld
NZ First
Ben Peters
The Opportunities Party (TOP)
| Not currently in parliament
Ben Peters
The Opportunities Party (TOP)
| Not currently in parliament
Why I'm standing
I believe that everyone deserves a genuine opportunity for a good life, but to get there, we need a fresh voice and new ideas. I want to create a fairer future for everyone, with sensible policy that works. I want to bring more representation for Dunedin as we face serious hardships with staff cuts at the university and polytechnic and a slow hospital build. Dunedin has been left behind, it's time we change that.
About me
With a PhD in Biochemistry, I've been instrumental in shaping several of TOP's environmental and climate resilience policies, drawing from a strong background in science, sustainability, and health. My dedication extends to community service, evident through my service on my local church board and on the Mornington School Board of Trustees. Dunedin has been home to my family for four generations and I hope my children will be proud to call it home as well.
My priorities
- Reduce emissions rapidly by introducing a stronger emissions trading scheme, biodiversity credits and electrifying our bus fleet.
- Work collaboratively to develop a long-term plan to fund teaching and research at Otago University.
- Bring back the Southerner! Affordable and accessible commuter rail between Dunedin and Christchurch.
Candidate list rank
3
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Biochemistry teaching fellow
Residence
Mornington
Age
32
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
4th in Dunedin
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Why I'm standing
I believe that everyone deserves a genuine opportunity for a good life, but to get there, we need a fresh voice and new ideas. I want to create a fairer future for everyone, with sensible policy that works. I want to bring more representation for Dunedin as we face serious hardships with staff cuts at the university and polytechnic and a slow hospital build. Dunedin has been left behind, it's time we change that.
About me
With a PhD in Biochemistry, I've been instrumental in shaping several of TOP's environmental and climate resilience policies, drawing from a strong background in science, sustainability, and health. My dedication extends to community service, evident through my service on my local church board and on the Mornington School Board of Trustees. Dunedin has been home to my family for four generations and I hope my children will be proud to call it home as well.
My priorities
- Reduce emissions rapidly by introducing a stronger emissions trading scheme, biodiversity credits and electrifying our bus fleet.
- Work collaboratively to develop a long-term plan to fund teaching and research at Otago University.
- Bring back the Southerner! Affordable and accessible commuter rail between Dunedin and Christchurch.
Candidate list rank
3
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Biochemistry teaching fellow
Residence
Mornington
Age
32
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
4th in Dunedin
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