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.
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Suveen Sanis Walgampola
Why I'm standing
I am running for parliament with the Green Party because I value community solidarity. The decisions made in Wellington may seem abstract, but they affect the daily lives of all of us: new pathways to residency kept families together and our communities strong, yet the government's lack of leadership has seen the majority struggle so a few at the top can become even wealthier. It is time for a grounded community-led approach to politics.
About me
My kaupapa has always been grounded within the community, which is why I have been able to be part of so many positive solutions. As a Sri Lankan tangata tiriti, I have successfully advocated for policy in government, co-developed it in the Green Party's policy committee, and shown the true possibilities of community power when leading recovery after the Auckland floods and standing in solidarity with mana whenua at protests. I'm here for all of us, together.
My priorities
- Implement a wealth tax that only affects the top 0.7% to fund free dental for all and a minimum basic income.
- Decouple work visas from single employers, extending the migrant exploitation protection visa.
- Fund infrastructure that will allow Aotearoa to meet its climate goals.
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