NZ Election 2023

Te Atatū electorate

Te Atatū runs from the Te Atatū Peninsula in the north to Henderson in the south, and includes Te Atatū South, Ranui and Swanson. The seat is currently held by Labour's Phil Twyford, who won safely with a margin of 10,508. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Te Atatū – 58% to National's 23%. With the exception of 1990 to 1996 the area has been represented by Labour MPs since 1978.

Te Atatū candidates

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Simon Court

ACT Party

Angee Nicholas

National Party

Zooey Neumann

Green Party

Phil Twyford

Labour Party

John Tamihere

Te Pāti Māori

Melanie Phillips

Independent

Melanie Phillips

Independent

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

We need MPs that can work with others for the collective good not a tug of war between the haves from the have nots. We need practical solutions that don't leave anyone behind. We need policies that NZ can afford, that create economic benefit and also benefit and enhance the environment. We need to think to the future without forgetting how we got this far and that we can achieve more if we work together.

About me

Its time for brave decisions and to lead with courage. We need to do things differently, its becoming urgent. We have the technology available where small changes can still make a big impact. We need to match projects ensuring clever spending and maximized outcomes. Support NZ business for a better economy – buy NZ-made, bank NZ-owned. Use AI to take pressure off healthcare. Address unmet needs to decrease crime and mental health issues.

My priorities

  1. Transport – electric scooters for commuters. Match motorway trips between cars and those on scooters.
  2. Tiny homes – coordinate approval process for the next five years to help address the housing crisis.
  3. Textiles – tax micro plastics. Money raised to support and develop NZ's natural textile industries.

Get across the policies, candidates and parties

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Things to know...

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