NZ Election 2023

Rangitata electorate

Rangitata is currently held by Labour's Jo Luxton, who won comfortably with a margin of 4,408. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Rangitata – 48% to National's 31%. Rangitata was first established for the 1887 election, but was abolished in 1896 and not reestablished until 2008.

Rangitata candidates

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Robert Ballantyne

NZ First

Jo Luxton

Labour Party

Dolf van Amersfoort

New Nation Party

Michael Clarkson

Rock the Vote NZ

James Meager

National Party

Karl Thomas

New Conservatives

Barbara Gilchrist

Green Party

Wayne Shearer

New Zealand Loyal

James Meager

National Party

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I was raised by a single mum on the benefit in a state house in south Timaru with my brother and sister, and I know what it's like to struggle in life sometimes. But my Mum made sure we always went to school, had food in our bellies and clothes on our backs. That's what I want for every kiwi kid, and it's why I'm in politics. Equal opportunity for all.

About me

I understand what it's like to grow up without. I don't care whether you're rich or poor, old or young, rural or urban, left or right, or conservative or liberal, I'll always represent you as your local advocate in Parliament. I have experience as a public lawyer and working in parliament advocating for people and drafting laws to make every day New Zealanders' lives better and more prosperous.

My priorities

  1. Grow our local economy and reduce the cost of living by reducing red tape and providing tax relief.
  2. Improve our resiliency and infrastructure by starting the new Ashburton Bridge in our first term.
  3. Improve education outcomes by focusing on the basics so our children can get ahead and compete.

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

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Candidates

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Parties

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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

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  • 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.