Epsom electorate

Epsom includes Parnell, Newmarket, Remuera, Epsom, and Mt Eden. The seat is currently held by ACT's David Seymour, who won comfortably with a margin of 9,224. In 2020, National won the greatest share of party votes in Epsom – 37% to Labour's 36%. The electorate has been held by an ACT MP since 2005 when it was won by Rodney Hide. Epsom is the smallest and most wealthy electorate in the country by land area and ranks first among electorates for the proportion of houses that are owned through a trust.

Lawrence Xi Xu-Nan

Green Party

| Not currently in parliament

Lawrence Xi Xu-Nan

Green Party

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I am standing because I believe that Aotearoa can once again be at the centre of the global stage when it comes to our commitment to both people and the planet. This election is a climate election, and as a Green Party candidate, I know that we have the solutions. The time is now for us to come together and work towards a better future for all.

About me

I have been the policy co-convenor of the Green Party for the last three years, so I already have a good understanding of the machinery of government. In my work, I am also a staunch activist for international student rights. Alongside my experiences, as one of the few Chinese candidates in this election, I have deep connections within the Chinese community, and I look forward to representing them in parliament.

My priorities
  1. Ensure planning frameworks implement climate adaption, due to ongoing risks of flooding.
  2. Transform public transport networks, so people have more cheap and accessible transport options.
  3. Provide free dental care for all. Dental care is expensive but affects all aspects of our lives.
Candidate list rank

16

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Educator, activist, student

Residence

Mt Wellington

Age

36

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

3rd in Pakuranga

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Why I'm standing

I am standing because I believe that Aotearoa can once again be at the centre of the global stage when it comes to our commitment to both people and the planet. This election is a climate election, and as a Green Party candidate, I know that we have the solutions. The time is now for us to come together and work towards a better future for all.

About me

I have been the policy co-convenor of the Green Party for the last three years, so I already have a good understanding of the machinery of government. In my work, I am also a staunch activist for international student rights. Alongside my experiences, as one of the few Chinese candidates in this election, I have deep connections within the Chinese community, and I look forward to representing them in parliament.

My priorities
  1. Ensure planning frameworks implement climate adaption, due to ongoing risks of flooding.
  2. Transform public transport networks, so people have more cheap and accessible transport options.
  3. Provide free dental care for all. Dental care is expensive but affects all aspects of our lives.
Candidate list rank

16

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Educator, activist, student

Residence

Mt Wellington

Age

36

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

3rd in Pakuranga

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