Remutaka electorate

Remutaka is currently held by Labour's Chris Hipkins, who won safely with a margin of 20,497. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Remutaka – 58% to National's 19%. The seat was renamed for the Remutaka Ranges, which were renamed in the 2016 Treaty settlement between the Crown Rangitāne o Wairarapa and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-ā-Rua.

Heker Robertson

Vision NZ

| Not currently in parliament

Heker Robertson

Vision NZ

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

As a bureaucrat I experienced 25 years of government ineptitude at solving problems and wasted taxpayer dollars. In my last six years outside government, I have engaged in community grown solutions that have effected true transformation in families and on zero funding. Get the family right you get the nation right. Out of touch politicians have stopped listening. I have answers, solutions and evidence of success. Return the power to communities.

About me

I have served my electorate, particularly the most vulnerable, and have earned the trust and respect of my community. I live by strong traditional family values and I am committed to seeing people reach their full potential to become great leaders and contributors to our nation. I use my understanding and experience of law and strategic policy to help all New Zealanders and develop solutions. I maintain my convictions while respecting and serving those who disagree.

My priorities
  1. Reduce crime including gangs, family violence and youth offending to make our streets and families safe again.
  2. Promote business development and advocate for full engagement in training and employment.
  3. Eliminate homelessness by connecting services, strengthening families and empowering communities.
Candidate list rank

2

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Pastor and Community Worker

Residence

Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt

Age

55

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

As a bureaucrat I experienced 25 years of government ineptitude at solving problems and wasted taxpayer dollars. In my last six years outside government, I have engaged in community grown solutions that have effected true transformation in families and on zero funding. Get the family right you get the nation right. Out of touch politicians have stopped listening. I have answers, solutions and evidence of success. Return the power to communities.

About me

I have served my electorate, particularly the most vulnerable, and have earned the trust and respect of my community. I live by strong traditional family values and I am committed to seeing people reach their full potential to become great leaders and contributors to our nation. I use my understanding and experience of law and strategic policy to help all New Zealanders and develop solutions. I maintain my convictions while respecting and serving those who disagree.

My priorities
  1. Reduce crime including gangs, family violence and youth offending to make our streets and families safe again.
  2. Promote business development and advocate for full engagement in training and employment.
  3. Eliminate homelessness by connecting services, strengthening families and empowering communities.
Candidate list rank

2

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Pastor and Community Worker

Residence

Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt

Age

55

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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