NZ Election 2023

Rotorua electorate

Rotorua is currently held by National's Todd McClay, who won by a narrow margin of 825 – one of the smallest margins in the country. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Rotorua – 46% to National's 28%. With the exception of the three terms of the fifth Labour government, the seat has been held by a National MP since 1960.

Rotorua candidates

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Marten Rozeboom

ACT Party

Todd McClay

National Party

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait

Te Pāti Māori

John Naera

Independent

Ben Sandford

Labour Party

Kariana Black-Vercoe

NewZeal

Ben Sandford

Labour Party

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

Rotorua is an amazing place but we can be better. I want to help our communities, iwi and people to thrive. I will be a strong advocate in parliament making sure that Rotorua gets the housing, health care, education and economic support it needs to be the best place in New Zealand. By getting the basics right we can also deal with the inequalities and social issues that have existed in Rotorua for too long.

About me

I was born and raised in Rotorua and I work as a lawyer, uniquely aware of the issues affecting our region. I'm determined, hard working and passionate about getting good results for Rotorua and everyone that lives here. I'm a three time Olympian with vast governance experience both internationally and in New Zealand and have a strong record of advocacy and getting things done.

My priorities

  1. Deliver more housing. Everyone needs a home, and this is how we create better communities.
  2. Reduce the cost of living and increasing incomes.
  3. Invest in our communities. This will reduce poverty and grow our economy.

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.

  • You get two votes

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  • Your party vote is the most powerful

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