Ilam electorate

Ilam covers the area northwest of Christchurch and includes Avonhead, Bryndwr, Fendalton, Burnside and Upper Riccarton and part of Merivale. The seat is currently held by Labour's Sarah Pallett, who won comfortably with a margin of 3,463. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Ilam – 45% to National's 29%. Prior to 2020, National's Gerry Brownlee had held the seat since its establishment in 1996.

Hamish Campbell

National Party

| Not currently in parliament

Hamish Campbell

National Party

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I want to be the best local MP I can be, delivering for Ilam on the key issues like the cost of living, restoring law and order and improving our schools and healthcare. I believe everyone deserves a fair shot at life, and I'll work relentlessly to make that a reality.

About me

I'm used to helping people overcome challenges and delivering for the people who trust me to do a job. I've built a career in cancer and multiple sclerosis research and for the past few years, I've also owned and operated small businesses. Born and raised in Ilam, I live here with my wife and kids and will be highly accessible and visible to the people of Ilam.

My priorities
  1. Support the people of Ilam to create opportunities for growth and fix the cost of living crisis.
  2. Restore law and order because I want my own, and all children to grow up safely in Ilam.
  3. Unlock land for housing inside and around our city, ensuring communities share in the benefits.
Candidate list rank

63

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Cancer Research Scientist

Residence

Riccarton/Ilam

Age

43

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

2nd in Wigram

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Why I'm standing

I want to be the best local MP I can be, delivering for Ilam on the key issues like the cost of living, restoring law and order and improving our schools and healthcare. I believe everyone deserves a fair shot at life, and I'll work relentlessly to make that a reality.

About me

I'm used to helping people overcome challenges and delivering for the people who trust me to do a job. I've built a career in cancer and multiple sclerosis research and for the past few years, I've also owned and operated small businesses. Born and raised in Ilam, I live here with my wife and kids and will be highly accessible and visible to the people of Ilam.

My priorities
  1. Support the people of Ilam to create opportunities for growth and fix the cost of living crisis.
  2. Restore law and order because I want my own, and all children to grow up safely in Ilam.
  3. Unlock land for housing inside and around our city, ensuring communities share in the benefits.
Candidate list rank

63

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Cancer Research Scientist

Residence

Riccarton/Ilam

Age

43

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

2nd in Wigram

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