NZ Election 2023

Rongotai electorate

Rongotai covers the eastern and southern suburbs of Wellington, including Hataitai, Kilbirnie, Miramar, Seatoun, Newtown, Berhampore, Vogeltown and Kingston, as well as south coast suburbs Ōwhiro Bay, Island Bay and Lyall Bay. The electorate also includes Chatham Island and Pitt Island. The seat is currently held by Labour's Paul Eagle, who won safely with a margin of 19,207. Eagle is not standing again in 2023. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Rongotai – 52% to Green's 24%. Established in 1996 the electorate has always elected a Labour MP.

Rongotai candidates

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Julie Anne Genter

Green Party

Atom Emet

Animal Justice Party

Don S McDonald

Independent

Karuna Muthu

National Party

Geoff Mills

NZ First

Nicole McKee

ACT Party

Merania (Deanna) Roa

Vision NZ

Fleur Fitzsimons

Labour Party

Bruce Welsh

New Conservatives

Atom Emet

Animal Justice Party

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

Aotearoa New Zealand holds immense promise and potential, yet we struggle with issues of governance, economics, housing, infrastructure, environmental conservation, individual human rights, and social issues. Our treatment of animals is intricately connected to all of these concerns. I believe that animals possess individual rights, just as humans do, to live free from undue exploitation. In recognising our inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, we must extend these principles to non-human animals.

About me

I bring a diverse professional, vocational, and experiential background to this role, backed by more than 15 years living in Wellington. My unwavering belief in the inalienable rights of all individuals, human and non-human, is guided by principles and integrity. What distinguishes me is my no-nonsense approach, based in reality, driven by pragmatism, and guided by idealism; leveraging transparency, authenticity, and a dedication to upholding principles and maintaining integrity.

My priorities

  1. Improve access to, and quality of housing for people, and companion animals.
  2. Create incentives for balancing private/public/active transportation for people, and companion animals.
  3. Create a plan for Rongotai's ageing infrastructure to manage costs, minimise disruption, and serve us all.

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