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

Jo Luxton

Labour Party

MP for Rangitata

Why I'm standing

I want Rangitata to be the best place to live, work, go to school and raise a family. It's been a privilege to have been a strong local voice in parliament, I've worked hard to represent the interests of everyone, including farmers, business owners, families and organisations. I want to build on the progress we've made and continue to advocate for you, for our community and for our potential.

About me

I'm a mother, grandmother, small business owner, former ECE teacher. I've lived in Rangitata for 27 years. I know the issues we face and the opportunities available. I love this region and our people and am proud to have been a strong local voice in Parliament for the last six years.

My priorities

  1. Ensure continued investment that supports resiliency as we face more climate related weather events.
  2. Support families with the cost of living through targeted support like free ECE for two year olds
  3. Continue to advocate for affordable and social housing so people can have security of a place to live.

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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  • Voting day is Saturday 7 November

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

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  • Your party vote is the most powerful

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