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

Tangi Utikere

Labour Party

MP for Palmerston North

Why I'm standing

It's been a real privilege to serve our community as it's local MP since 2020. This is the place that I am very proud to call my home; we have a lot going for us, and having a strong voice in parliament and government is really important!

About me

I'm proud of the strong connections I've built up as a member of our local community. Having my first term in Parliament under my belt; with our community's support, I look forward to continuing to be a strong voice at all levels of the decision-making process.

My priorities

  1. Support the cost of living through cheaper food, free dental care for under 30s, and free prescriptions.
  2. Continue to build more homes for those that need them.
  3. Investment in the Capital Connection and ensuring this remains on track and a focus.

Get across the policies, candidates and parties

Don’t know who to vote for? Policy.nz is the complete guide to the 2023 general election. Compare the parties, candidates and policies to see where you stand.

Policies

Compare the parties’ positions on the key issues this election

Candidates

See the electorate candidates running in your local area

Parties

Learn about each political party, its leaders and candidate list

Things to know...

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  • Enrol to vote by Sunday 25 October

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  • Voting day is Saturday 7 November

    Head to your nearest voting place on the day, or vote early from 26 October.

  • You get two votes

    One for a party (the party vote) and one for a person in your area (the electorate vote).

  • Your party vote is the most powerful

    It decides how many seats each party gets in Parliament. That’s what Policy helps you figure out.