NZ Election 2023

Panmure-Ōtāhuhu electorate

Panmure-Ōtāhuhu runs from Point Engliand and Tāmaki in the north to Ōtara and Papatoetoe in the south, and includes Panmure, Westfield and Ōtāhuhu. The seat is currently held by Labour's Jenny Salesa, who won safely with a margin of 18,626. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Panmure-Ōtāhuhu – 73% to National's 13%. The electorate was created in the 2019/2020 electorate redistribution, from an area previously covered by Manukau East electorate, which was a safe Labour seat since its creation in 1996.

Panmure-Ōtāhuhu candidates

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Karl Mokaraka

Vision NZ

Efeso Collins

Green Party

James Robb

Workers Now Party

Antonia Modkova

ACT Party

Jenny Salesa

Labour Party

Navtej Randhawa

National Party

Efeso Collins

Green Party

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

Bold advocacy for equity and fairness and are deeply held beliefs in my life. As a husband and father with a young family, I want to fight for a world that's fair, sustainable and just. The election provides an opportunity to do that on behalf of my family and for the community that I have lived in, all my life. O le ala ile pule is our traditional approach to service and leadership.

About me

With a background in tertiary education, local government, youth development, and consulting, I bring a vast set of skills and knowledge to the team. Most recently as the Auckland Councillor for Manukau representing a youthful, ethnically diverse and socio-economically disadvantaged community, I have lived experience of the challenges many whānau are facing today. I've led changes in the way community engagement is undertaken to reach diverse groups and thoroughly enjoy connecting with people.

My priorities

  1. Action on climate justice is vital for immediate climate change work and including diverse voices.
  2. Affordable, safe, warm and dry housing with stronger rights for renters.
  3. A fairer and progressive tax system to end poverty and lift living standards for all New Zealanders.

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