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

Zooey Neumann

Green Party

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I know we can make sustainable and practical changes to build a cleaner, fairer future for all of us. I am standing in Te Atatū to support the Green Party to implement solutions to cut pollution faster, restore the health of nature, and provide everyone with the opportunity for a good life.

About me

I care about our people, our communities, and our environment. I have lived in the area for almost twenty years and know the difficulties we face in West Auckland when it comes to climate change, transport, and community connection.

My priorities

  1. Build a comprehensive low-emissions public transport network.
  2. Improve our urban green spaces and community facilities for a vibrant, liveable city.
  3. Ensure children, youth and everyone has what they need to thrive, through our income guarantee.

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

Compare the parties’ positions on the key issues this election

Candidates

See the electorate candidates running in your local area

Parties

Learn about each political party, its leaders and candidate list

Things to know...

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  • Enrol to vote by Sunday 25 October

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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

    One for a party (the party vote) and one for a person in your area (the electorate vote).

  • Your party vote is the most powerful

    It decides how many seats each party gets in Parliament. That’s what Policy helps you figure out.