NZ Election 2023

New Lynn electorate

New Lynn covers the West Auckland areas of New Lynn, Titirangi and the Waitakere Ranges, as well as the towns on the north coast of the Manukau Harbour up to Bethell's beach. It is currently held by Labour's Deborah Russell, who won safely with a margin of 13,134. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in New Lynn – 53% to National's 22%. Labour MPs have held the seat since its establishment in 1963, including Labour leader David Cunliffe.

New Lynn candidates

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Phineas Mann

Vision NZ

Juan Alvarez De Lugo

ACT Party

Deborah Russell

Labour Party

Steve Abel

Green Party

Steve Oliver

New Zealand Loyal

Paulo Garcia

National Party

Phineas Mann

Vision NZ

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

Particularly the last six years of government failures and direction has forced me to step into this political realm. I want the same New Zealand I was born in 1981 for my children. I'm focused on supporting families to become strengthened, transformed and lead purpose filled lives. These strong families will go on to transform neighbourhoods, towns, cities and the nation for future generations. This is the real answer to all of society's troubles.

About me

My family and I live, work, school in New Lynn. Five years working at one of NZ's largest NGO, supporting families, with highly complex needs that are homeless. Seven years Area Manager for ManUp West Auckland, transformative men's program, helping men to get to a place where they can become the men, husbands, fathers their families need them to be. My life has given me experience and insight into many of our biggest issues in our community.

My priorities

  1. Work on our Vision NZ flagship Empowering Families policy.
  2. Get the sexualisation education out of our schools.
  3. Alleviate the cost of living crisis.

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