NZ Election 2023

Mt Roskill electorate

Mt Roskill is currently held by Labour's Michael Wood, who won safely with a margin of 13,853. The electorate covers the suburbs of Mt Roskill, Three Kings, Hilsborough and part of Balmoral. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Mt Roskill – 56% to National's 24%. The electorate was formed for the 1999 election from the southern half of the Owairaka electorate. It has always been represented by Labour MPs, including Labour leader and later mayor of Auckland, Phil Goff.

Mt Roskill candidates

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Suveen Sanis Walgampola

Green Party

Carlos Cheung

National Party

Rahul Chopra

ACT Party

Michael Wood

Labour Party

Michael Wood

Labour Party

MP for Mt Roskill

Why I'm standing

We are better off when we stick together. That's how we've gotten through many challenges in recent years. I am in politics because I believe that by working together and looking after one another, we are all better off. We have big challenges like the cost of living, child poverty, and climate change. The way to make progress is to get involved in politics and work collectively to make this a better place for all.

About me

Mt Roskill is my home of over 20 years, my kids go to our local schools, and I've served as MP, Local Board member, and in many voluntary roles to try and give back. I love this community for its diversity, for the way in which people help each other out, and for its stunning maunga and coast. My goal is to ensure that every person here is able to reach their full potential.

My priorities

  1. Support local families with the cost of living with practical policies to help household budgets.
  2. Ensure that local people feel safe and secure through tackling the causes of crime.
  3. Build the high quality, linked up public transport system that Auckland desperately needs.

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