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.

Sarah Pallett

Labour Party

| MP for Ilam

Sarah Pallett

Labour Party

| MP for Ilam

Why I'm standing

Ilam is an electorate that is richly diverse in all respects. We have some of the wealthiest residents here, and also the second largest social housing area in the city. I pride myself on putting people first, and care deeply about effecting change for the better - whether large or small. I'm proud of my record in my first term as MP, but there is still so much more to do.

About me

I'm a proud advocate for Ilam and have worked hard to deliver for all residents and the diverse communities in our electorate. With a positive attitude, an ethic of hard work, and boundless energy and enthusiasm, I am seeking a second term to ensure the Ilam community continues to have an MP who is focused on the real issues that matter to them.

My priorities
  1. Continue to support people through the cost of living crisis.
  2. Ensure that everyone has a safe, warm dry place to live.
  3. Carry on working to guarantee access to quality health care for everyone.
Candidate list rank

51

Current role

MP for Ilam

Before politics

Midwife and lecturer

Residence

Ilam

Age

56

Year entered parliament

2020

2020 result

Won Ilam

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Why I'm standing

Ilam is an electorate that is richly diverse in all respects. We have some of the wealthiest residents here, and also the second largest social housing area in the city. I pride myself on putting people first, and care deeply about effecting change for the better - whether large or small. I'm proud of my record in my first term as MP, but there is still so much more to do.

About me

I'm a proud advocate for Ilam and have worked hard to deliver for all residents and the diverse communities in our electorate. With a positive attitude, an ethic of hard work, and boundless energy and enthusiasm, I am seeking a second term to ensure the Ilam community continues to have an MP who is focused on the real issues that matter to them.

My priorities
  1. Continue to support people through the cost of living crisis.
  2. Ensure that everyone has a safe, warm dry place to live.
  3. Carry on working to guarantee access to quality health care for everyone.
Candidate list rank

51

Current role

MP for Ilam

Before politics

Midwife and lecturer

Residence

Ilam

Age

56

Year entered parliament

2020

2020 result

Won Ilam

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