NZ Election 2023

New Plymouth electorate

New Plymouth is currently held by Labour's Glen Bennett, who won comfortably with a margin of 2,555. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in New Plymouth – 48% to National's 30%. Since its establishment in 1853, the seat has changed hands more than 20 times between members from more than four parties.

Candidates

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Bruce McGechan

ACT Party

Glen Bennett

Labour Party

David Macleod

National Party

Greg Robinson

New Nation Party

Hamish Watkins

Animal Justice Party

Warren Willetts

New Zealand Loyal

Hamish Watkins

Animal Justice Party
 | Not currently in parliament

Hamish Watkins

Animal Justice Party
 | Not currently in parliament

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Each part of the country is represented in Parliament by an electorate MP. We've asked every candidate about their priorities for your community and why they deserve your vote.

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