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%.

Shane Reti

National Party

| List MP

Shane Reti

National Party

| List MP

Why I'm standing

I want to be part of a National Party that addresses the economy, law and order, health, and education to lift our economic, social and environmental prosperity.

About me

I have a lot of experience as a strong voice for the people of Whangārei anchored on years of work as a Whangārei GP, DHB director, and Māori health provider. Whangārei and Northland have unique needs including rurality and social deprivation. Lobbying for this needs a track record and trusted strong relationships in Wellington.

My priorities
  1. Build the four lanes from Whangārei to Auckland. This is our single biggest economic driver.
  2. Reinstate law and order. Ram raids and burglaries need to stop. Enough.
  3. Reduce hospital wait lists and GP wait times. People need timely access to quality health care.
Candidate list rank

4

Current role

List MP

Before politics

Medical doctor GP

Residence

Central City

Age

60

Year entered parliament

2014

2020 result

2nd in Whangārei

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Why I'm standing

I want to be part of a National Party that addresses the economy, law and order, health, and education to lift our economic, social and environmental prosperity.

About me

I have a lot of experience as a strong voice for the people of Whangārei anchored on years of work as a Whangārei GP, DHB director, and Māori health provider. Whangārei and Northland have unique needs including rurality and social deprivation. Lobbying for this needs a track record and trusted strong relationships in Wellington.

My priorities
  1. Build the four lanes from Whangārei to Auckland. This is our single biggest economic driver.
  2. Reinstate law and order. Ram raids and burglaries need to stop. Enough.
  3. Reduce hospital wait lists and GP wait times. People need timely access to quality health care.
Candidate list rank

4

Current role

List MP

Before politics

Medical doctor GP

Residence

Central City

Age

60

Year entered parliament

2014

2020 result

2nd in Whangārei

Connect via

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