NZ Election 2023

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.

Epsom candidates

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Tanya Unkovich

NZ First

Anna Rotheray

New Zealand Loyal

Paul Goldsmith

National Party

Lawrence Xi Xu-Nan

Green Party

Nina Su

The Opportunities Party (TOP)

David Seymour

ACT Party

Camilla Belich

Labour Party

Paul Goldsmith

National Party

List MP

Why I'm standing

I want to part of the next National government that fixes the economy, to help Kiwis deal with the cost of living, that restores law and order, so people feel safe, and that provides great quality healthcare and education. We have a great country, but we can be doing so much better.

About me

For 12 years I've served as a List MP in the Epsom election, representing the concerns and views of the many communities in the electorate within the parliament and within the National caucus. My wife and I have lived in the electorate for more than 20 years and have raised our four children here. We love this community and want to continue to serve in parliament.

My priorities

  1. Fix our economy so it generates higher incomes and hope for the future for our kids.
  2. Restore law and order, so our local Epsom businesses aren't suffering endless ram raids.
  3. Ensure our schools teach the basics brilliantly, focusing on reading, writing and maths.

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Things to know...

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