NZ Election 2023

Whangārei electorate

Whangārei is currently held by Labour's Emily Henderson, who won by a narrow margin of 431 – one of the smallest margins in the country. Henderson is not standing again in 2023. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Whangārei – 47% to National's 26%.

Whangārei candidates

Explore the candidates in your area

Shane Reti

National Party

Eru Kapa-Kingi

Te Pāti Māori

Susy Bretherton

ACT Party

Angie Warren‑Clark

Labour Party

Diana Burgess

DemocracyNZ

Gavin Benney

NZ First

Jeni de Jong

Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Janita Andrews

New Zealand Loyal

Rick Bazeley

Green Party

Fiona Green

Independent

Gavin Benney

NZ First

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I believe this is the most important election of our time. Crime and cost of living are out of control and there is no sign that this government is taking it seriously. Youth crime and gangs need strong leadership and direction which is sadly lacking. I believe I have the knowledge and experience to give that leadership.

About me

I have been a resident of Northland for 40 years and spent 30 of those years on the frontline for the NZ Police. I have been a Whangarei District Councillor for six years and chair of community development for four years. I understand the issues, but more importantly I understand the solutions.

My priorities

  1. Address the drivers of crime and allow the police to do their job.
  2. Cut bureaucracy, inquire into foreign owned banks, GST off basic foods.
  3. Roading, connectivity, Northport, Marsden point.

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.