NZ Election 2023

Mana electorate

Mana is currently held by Labour's Barbara Edmonds, who won safely with a margin of 16,244. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Mana – 58% to National's 18%. Labour has held the seat since 1996. 11% of people in Mana travel to work by train – almost ten times the national average.

Mana candidates

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Frances Hughes

National Party

Kush Bhargava

Protect & Prosper New Zealand

Lisa Temperton

New Zealand Loyal

Lily Brown

ACT Party

Gina Dao-McLay

Green Party

Barbara Edmonds

Labour Party

Richard Goode

NAP

Andy Foster

NZ First

Frances Hughes

National Party

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I'm standing because I could not be a bystander and watch our community go backwards. National will strengthen New Zealand's economy so we can reduce the cost of living, lift incomes, build infrastructure, restore law and order, and deliver better health and education. A vote for me is a vote for a candidate who will work tirelessly for you and who will bring the voice of Mana to the decision-making table!

About me

I'm a thirty-year resident of Mana. My husband Kevin and I raised our two children in Whitby. I am a former Chief Nurse of New Zealand. I am a health expert with national and international experience in mental health. I am a former CEO of the International Nurses Council, a business owner, and most recently a senior executive in the aged care sector.

My priorities

  1. Rebuild the economy to reduce the cost of living for people in Mana.
  2. Improve community safety by cracking down on crime.
  3. Better healthcare with shorter wait times.

Get across the policies, candidates and parties

Don’t know who to vote for? Policy.nz is the complete guide to the 2023 general election. Compare the parties, candidates and policies to see where you stand.

Policies

Compare the parties’ positions on the key issues this election

Candidates

See the electorate candidates running in your local area

Parties

Learn about each political party, its leaders and candidate list

Things to know...

Your two votes shape New Zealand’s next parliament. You need to be enrolled to vote.

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  • Enrol to vote by Sunday 25 October

    You need to be enrolled before you can vote. You can enrol online at vote.nz.

  • Voting day is Saturday 7 November

    Head to your nearest voting place on the day, or vote early from 26 October.

  • You get two votes

    One for a party (the party vote) and one for a person in your area (the electorate vote).

  • Your party vote is the most powerful

    It decides how many seats each party gets in Parliament. That’s what Policy helps you figure out.