NZ Election 2023

Ōhāriu electorate

Ōhāriu covers the western western suburbs of Wellington, including Johnsonville, Newlands, Ngaio, Crofton Downs, Khandallah, Wadestown and parts of Tawa. The seat is currently held by Labour's Greg O'Connor, who won safely with a margin of 11,961. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Ōhāriu – 51% to National's 22%. From 1984 until 2017 the area was represented by Peter Dunne, a former Labour MP, independent, and most recently the leader of the United Future Party.

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Jessica Hammond

Jessica Hammond

The Opportunities Party (TOP)

Martin Jenkins

Martin Jenkins

Protect & Prosper New Zealand

Nicola Willis

Nicola Willis

National Party

Stephanie Rodgers

Stephanie Rodgers

Green Party

Greg O'Connor

Greg O'Connor

Labour Party

Patrick Lim

Patrick Lim

Vision NZ

Paul Day

Paul Day

ACT Party

Patrick Lim

Vision NZ

| Not currently in parliament

Patrick Lim

Vision NZ

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I am passionate about seeing New Zealand be the best it can be.

About me

I am a father who wants a better New Zealand for all children.

My priorities
  1. End the mandates and ensure true health education and action plans.
  2. Address the deficiencies in the current education system and curriculum.
  3. Empower families and communities through legislative change.
Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Pharmacist

Residence

Wellington

Age

40

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

I am passionate about seeing New Zealand be the best it can be.

About me

I am a father who wants a better New Zealand for all children.

My priorities
  1. End the mandates and ensure true health education and action plans.
  2. Address the deficiencies in the current education system and curriculum.
  3. Empower families and communities through legislative change.
Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Pharmacist

Residence

Wellington

Age

40

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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