Dunedin electorate

Dunedin covers most of central Dunedin and the western and northern hill suburbs. It includes Waikouaiti in the north and Port Chalmers and the Otago Peninsula in the east. The seat is currently held by Labour's David Clark, who won safely with a margin of 15,521. Clark is not standing again in 2023. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Dunedin – 55% to Green's 18%. Labour have held the seat for all but three years since 1928.

Tim Newman

ACT Party

| Not currently in parliament

Tim Newman

ACT Party

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

Dunedin has a great community, and I want to see this continue into the future, for our younger generations. My vision for the country and my community is, to see that we all have equal opportunities. Grow our productivity and a more safe and prosperous nation. All New Zealanders should have the same fundamental rights, regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality or gender.

About me

I stand for ACT because I believe, New Zealand needs real change! I have been in the construction industry for 22 years. So I understand the frustrations around housing, infrastructure, and small business that we have had to face over the past six years. With a current Labour government that has excessive red tape, and prohibiting local industries and businesses from succeeding.

My priorities
  1. Make Dunedin more appealing for tourism, family activities and small businesses.
  2. Public transport. To reintroduce a light-rail/tram system that encompasses south-to-north Dunedin.
  3. Get the Dunedin community more involved in making decisions and having a say about our town.
Candidate list rank

53

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Construction site manager

Residence

Bradford, Dunedin

Age

41

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

Dunedin has a great community, and I want to see this continue into the future, for our younger generations. My vision for the country and my community is, to see that we all have equal opportunities. Grow our productivity and a more safe and prosperous nation. All New Zealanders should have the same fundamental rights, regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality or gender.

About me

I stand for ACT because I believe, New Zealand needs real change! I have been in the construction industry for 22 years. So I understand the frustrations around housing, infrastructure, and small business that we have had to face over the past six years. With a current Labour government that has excessive red tape, and prohibiting local industries and businesses from succeeding.

My priorities
  1. Make Dunedin more appealing for tourism, family activities and small businesses.
  2. Public transport. To reintroduce a light-rail/tram system that encompasses south-to-north Dunedin.
  3. Get the Dunedin community more involved in making decisions and having a say about our town.
Candidate list rank

53

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Construction site manager

Residence

Bradford, Dunedin

Age

41

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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