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

Ricardo Menéndez March

Green Party

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Why I'm standing

I'm standing to represent the people of Mt Albert. They deserve an unwavering, committed local MP that will push for the progressive change our people and planet need. Since being elected to parliament, I've demonstrated tireless advocacy to end inequality, working alongside constituents and communities to make positive, tangible differences to their lives. For the climate, for our community, and for change, I'm asking for two ticks Green in Mt Albert this election.

About me

This community has been my home for 15 years, I know many people are struggling to make ends meet. I've got a track record of progressing legislation and winning campaigns to increase incomes. I believe that poverty is a political choice. The Greens will provide lasting solutions that guarantee everyone in Aotearoa has what they need to live a good life. If elected, I'll be an accessible, present and committed Green MP for Mt Albert.

My priorities

  1. Ensure decent incomes and affordable housing so we can all put food on the table and pay the bills.
  2. Create climate-resilient, well-planned neighbourhoods where communities connect and thrive.
  3. Bring dental care into our free public health system, improving wellbeing for all.

Get across the policies, candidates and parties

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Policies

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Parties

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