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

Karuna Muthu

National Party

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I want an inclusive and prosperous New Zealand where my children can realise their true potential, feel safe and thrive. I want to work hard to put National in government because it is the only party with the policies to take New Zealand back on track.

About me

I am a positive and pragmatic. My wife and I love our electorate where we have lived for the last twenty three years and brought up our children. I listen to the people to learn their concerns and be a voice for them in parliament offering a common sense and pragmatic representation. There is a mood for change in Rongotai.

My priorities

  1. Help put National in government to reduce inflation to bring down the cost of living.
  2. Second Mt Victoria Tunnel.
  3. Create new employment opportunities.

Get across the policies, candidates and parties

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Policies

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Candidates

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Parties

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Things to know...

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