NZ Election 2023

Upper Harbour electorate

Upper Harbour covers the upper reaches of the Waitematā Harbour on both sides of the Upper Harbour Bridge, including Glenfield, Hobsonville, West Harbour and Massey. The seat is currently held by Labour's Vanushi Walters, who won comfortably with a margin of 2,392. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Upper Harbour – 48% to National's 31%. Population growth in Auckland required the Waitakere electorate to be split into Upper Harbour and Kelston ahead of the 2014 election. Upper Harbour was held by former National deputy leader Paula Bennett until it was won by Labour in 2020.

Upper Harbour candidates

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Chris Newman

New Zealand Loyal

Shai Navot

The Opportunities Party (TOP)

Bernadette Soares

Vision NZ

Tony Corbett

New Zealand Sovereignty Party

Cameron Brewer

National Party

Thea Doyle

Green Party

Vanushi Walters

Labour Party

David Ashley Wilson

NZ First

Karen Chhour

ACT Party

Shai Navot

The Opportunities Party (TOP)

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I am running for TOP in Upper Harbour because I believe access to safe, adequate and affordable housing is essential if we want to start addressing poverty and inequality, and improve social stability and individual wellbeing. I am passionate about solutions that will improve people's lives, and genuinely support everyone to reach their potential and live a fulfilling life, and I see TOP's policies as our best chance of achieving those outcomes.

About me

Integrity and competence. These are two of my qualities that are essential to be an effective MP. I am a practising lawyer and former Crown prosecutor, and have completed my Master of Public Policy. My experience in the justice system and working with government agencies will make me a strong advocate for our community. I have grown up in the Upper Harbour electorate, and I would be honoured to serve it.

My priorities

  1. Rebalance our tax system to increase incomes, incentivise productive investment and end land-banking.
  2. Deliver more affordable homes through a $3 billion Community Housing Fund.
  3. Reduce climate emissions and transition to a climate-resilient society.

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