NZ Election 2023

Kaikōura electorate

Kaikōura is currently held by National's Stuart Smith, who won comfortably with a margin of 2,295. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Kaikōura – 44% to National's 30%. National has held the seat since its establishment in 1996. It is New Zealand's fourth largest general electorate by area, covering over 21,000 square kilometres.

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Richard McCubbin

Green Party

Emma Dewhirst

Labour Party

Stuart Smith

National Party

David Greenslade

New Conservatives

Ted Howard

Independent

Shaun Brown

Money Free Party

John McCaskey

Independent

Natalie Colello

New Zealand Loyal

Sandra Campbell

DemocracyNZ

Jamie Arbuckle

NZ First

Keith Griffiths

ACT Party

Natalie Colello

New Zealand Loyal
 | Not currently in parliament

Natalie Colello

New Zealand Loyal
 | Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I am standing for the people of this beautiful country, the people have a right to freedom, a right to be heard, a right to choice!

About me

I have dedicated my life to helping others, and now I will do the best that I can to stand up for everyone. To be that listening ear and do my very best to stand for you all.

My priorities

The rights of the people to be reinstated to the people.
Freedom of choice and a better health system.
A better healthcare system that respects people's rights and dignity.

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Site manager

Residence

Hanmer Springs

Age

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for the people of this beautiful country, the people have a right to freedom, a right to be heard, a right to choice!

About me

I have dedicated my life to helping others, and now I will do the best that I can to stand up for everyone. To be that listening ear and do my very best to stand for you all.

My priorities

The rights of the people to be reinstated to the people.
Freedom of choice and a better health system.
A better healthcare system that respects people's rights and dignity.

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Site manager

Residence

Hanmer Springs

Age

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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