NZ Election 2023

Wellington Central electorate

Wellington Central covers the inner suburbs of Thorndon, Northland, Kelburn, Highbury, Brooklyn, Mount Cook, Te Aro, Oriental Bay, Mount Victoria and parts of Wilton. It also includes Karori and Mākara Beach. The seat is currently held by Labour's Grant Robertson, who won safely with a margin of 18,878. Robertson is not standing again in 2023, but remains on Labour's list. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Wellington Central – 43% to Green's 30%. The seat was once held by Peter Fraser, New Zealand's 24th prime minister, who held the seat from 1918 to 1946.

Wellington Central candidates

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Karl Thomas Geiringer

Independent

Christopher Gordon

Animal Justice Party

Michael Appleby

Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Meg Lim

Vision NZ

Tamatha Paul

Green Party

Scott Sheeran

National Party

Taylor Arneil

NZ First

Natalia Albert

The Opportunities Party (TOP)

Ibrahim Omer

Labour Party

Pete Bains

Independent

Don Franks

Workers Now Party

Ibrahim Omer

Labour Party

List MP

Why I'm standing

Wellington is my home, where I have built a life since arriving here as a refugee in 2008. I know the city has a lot of potential, but we also face many challenges, including housing, transport, and the cost of living. We know that climate change is a big threat and we want to do our part. I want to take our issues and be Wellington's unapologetic voice in Parliament.

About me

I know the key role of an elected representative is to listen to people and try to understand everyone's perspective. That's the job. I have always been committed to making sure everyone's voice is heard. In the last three years as an MP, I've learnt how to be an effective representative for my communities and I want to use all these skills to improve life for Wellingtonians.

My priorities

  1. Help people struggling with the cost of living crisis, both on the ground and through parliament.
  2. Improve our transport options to both reduce congestion and address the climate crisis.
  3. Ensure we do everything we can to see all Wellingtonians in decent, affordable housing.

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