NZ Election 2023

Hutt South electorate

Hutt South is currently held by Labour's Ginny Andersen, who won comfortably with a margin of 3,777. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Hutt South – 55% to National's 22%. The seat was held by Labour's Trevor Mallard from 1996 to 2016 when he became a list-only candidate and later the Speaker of the House.

Hutt South candidates

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Ginny Andersen

Labour Party

Lee Donoghue

NZ First

Max Rangitutia

Vision NZ

Chris Bishop

National Party

Andy Parkins

ACT Party

Neelu Jennings

Green Party

Jordan Blake

New Zealand Loyal

Ben Wylie-van Eerd

The Opportunities Party (TOP)

Neelu Jennings

Green Party

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I'm standing for the Green Party because I believe that everyone, including the disabled community, has the right to live a good life. Only the Greens will take bold action on climate, protecting nature and rebalancing wealth so everyone has what they need. I am asking for your party vote, so we can get more Green MPs in parliament and shape a government that puts people and planet first.

About me

As a person with a lived experience of disability, I intrinsically understand many of the barriers that disabled people and other communities of disadvantage face and want to ensure their voices are heard. However I am not seeking to be your electorate MP. I am asking you to give your party vote to the Green Party so we can create a fair, inclusive Aotearoa that works for everyone.

My priorities

  1. Provide a guaranteed income of at least $385 a week to everyone.
  2. Build 35,000 new homes over five years so we all have a place to call home.
  3. Create disability legislation underpinned by enforceable disability standards.

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Things to know...

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