NZ Election 2023

Palmerston North electorate

Palmerston North is currently held by Labour's Tangi Utikere, who won safely with a margin of 12,508. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Palmerston North – 55% to National's 22%. Labour has held Palmerston North since 1978. The electorate has been a safe Labour seat since 1978.

Palmerston North candidates

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Douglas Begg

Animal Justice Party

Mike Harnett

ACT Party

Dean Grant

New Zealand Loyal

Ankit Bansal

National Party

Tangi Utikere

Labour Party

Teanau Tuiono

Green Party

Douglas Begg

Animal Justice Party

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

For too long animals have been viewed as inanimate objects to be used as we humans see fit with little regard to their treatment whether that is in entertainment, farming or as pets. The Animal Justice Party is the only party in New Zealand that will put the voice of the animals to the forefront of New Zealand politics.

About me

Having spent many, many years advocating for the better treatment of animals in New Zealand and having worked in many industries in this beautiful country I believe I can bring a consensus of opinion from a diverse range of New Zealanders to the political debate for the betterment of animals in New Zealand.

My priorities

  1. Create an Independent Commissioner for Animals.
  2. Help farmers transition from animal agriculture to plant-based agriculture.
  3. Prevent what animal protection practises that are already in place from going backwards.

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