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.

Karl Thomas

New Conservatives

| Not currently in parliament

Karl Thomas

New Conservatives

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

In recent years we witnessed the erosion of individual rights. I want to give the New Zealand people back those rights and implement safeguards for the future.

About me

I have proudly served our country before. I was a soldier in the New Zealand Army. I know what it means to take an oath, to put the welfare of our country and its people above my own. I see the hurt in our communities and want to help, I see the promise of what can be and want to unleash it.

My priorities
  1. Reject co-governance. Ensure that we all have rights represented equally.
  2. Support our primary producers. Repeal extreme climate policies and unworkable regulation.
  3. Invest in desperately needed infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, roads, and bridges.
Candidate list rank

3

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Residence

Methven

Age

41

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

In recent years we witnessed the erosion of individual rights. I want to give the New Zealand people back those rights and implement safeguards for the future.

About me

I have proudly served our country before. I was a soldier in the New Zealand Army. I know what it means to take an oath, to put the welfare of our country and its people above my own. I see the hurt in our communities and want to help, I see the promise of what can be and want to unleash it.

My priorities
  1. Reject co-governance. Ensure that we all have rights represented equally.
  2. Support our primary producers. Repeal extreme climate policies and unworkable regulation.
  3. Invest in desperately needed infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, roads, and bridges.
Candidate list rank

3

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Residence

Methven

Age

41

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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