NZ Election 2023

Mt Albert electorate

Mt Albert is currently vacant, and was held by Labour's Jacinda Ardern until she resigned in April 2023. The electorate centres on Mt Albert, and extends to Kingsland on its eastern boundary and Avondale to the west. In 2020, Ardern won the seat safely with a margin of 21,246. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Mt Albert – 49% to Green's 20%. Labour has held the seat since 1946 and the area the current electorate represents has elected three Labour prime ministers – Michael Joseph Savage, Helen Clark, and Jacinda Ardern.

Mt Albert candidates

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Helen White

Labour Party

Melissa Lee

National Party

Ciara Swords

The Opportunities Party (TOP)

Tesi Naufahu

Independent

Anthony Joseph J Van Den Heuvel

Human Rights Party

Ollie Murphy

ACT Party

Ricardo Menéndez March

Green Party

Ciara Swords

The Opportunities Party (TOP)

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I am a first-generation kiwi who grew up loving the freedoms of my childhood, while also being acutely aware of the inequality around me. I want to bring about a fairer society, one that enables and supports people to thrive in any way they choose. One where we can create economic prosperity and tackle the systemic issues NZ is facing. TOP is the only party with a credible plan to do this.

About me

I understand the pressures facing young kiwis, the hopelessness of the housing market, the inaction on climate. It's time for a fresh voice in parliament – we need people and parties that can work together in an open, positive and collaborative way. Like other TOP candidates, I have the new ideas and the courage to help lead the change that can create a fairer future for everyone – including a future with affordable housing.

My priorities

  1. Deliver affordable housing by rebalancing the tax system, increasing incomes and housing supply.
  2. Reduce emissions and transit to a climate-resilient society.
  3. Provide local councils with resources to upgrade infrastructure to create liveable cities.

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