Manurewa electorate

Manurewa runs from Weymouth and Manurewa in the south to Wiri and Manukau City in the north. The seat is currently held by Labour's Arena Williams, who won safely with a margin of 17,179. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Manurewa – 73% to National's 13%. Labour MPs have always held the seat since it was created in 1963, except for briefly in 1975–1978.

Siva Kilari

National Party

| Not currently in parliament

Siva Kilari

National Party

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I'm running for National in Manurewa to give back to a country that's given me so much. In Manurewa, families struggle with the high cost of living, making essentials like groceries and petrol unaffordable. This election, choose between a strong National-led government with plans to reduce living costs, restore law and order, and address Manurewa's specific issues, or a coalition of chaos that lacks direction.

About me

In 2002, I moved to New Zealand as an international student and developed a deep love for this country. My journey began with two jobs – working as a supermarket cleaner and a pizza delivery driver. With determination, I started my own business while raising a family. My aspiration is to bring positive change to South Auckland, and I am committed to working relentlessly as Manurewa's next local MP if given the opportunity to serve.

My priorities
  1. Grow our local economy and reduce the cost of living by reducing red tape and providing tax relief.
  2. Back police by giving them a range of new powers to disrupt and crack down on crime.
  3. Ensure better education for all children and reliable healthcare when we need it.
Candidate list rank

30

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Manurewa

Age

45

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

Connect via
Why I'm standing

I'm running for National in Manurewa to give back to a country that's given me so much. In Manurewa, families struggle with the high cost of living, making essentials like groceries and petrol unaffordable. This election, choose between a strong National-led government with plans to reduce living costs, restore law and order, and address Manurewa's specific issues, or a coalition of chaos that lacks direction.

About me

In 2002, I moved to New Zealand as an international student and developed a deep love for this country. My journey began with two jobs – working as a supermarket cleaner and a pizza delivery driver. With determination, I started my own business while raising a family. My aspiration is to bring positive change to South Auckland, and I am committed to working relentlessly as Manurewa's next local MP if given the opportunity to serve.

My priorities
  1. Grow our local economy and reduce the cost of living by reducing red tape and providing tax relief.
  2. Back police by giving them a range of new powers to disrupt and crack down on crime.
  3. Ensure better education for all children and reliable healthcare when we need it.
Candidate list rank

30

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Manurewa

Age

45

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

Connect via

Compare the candidates running in your local area


Each part of the country is represented in Parliament by an electorate MP. We've asked every candidate about their priorities for your community and why they deserve your vote.

Explore