NZ Election 2023

Wigram electorate

Wigram is currently held by Labour's Megan Woods, who won safely with a margin of 14,770. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Wigram – 55% to National's 21%. Before Woods, the seat was held by Jim Anderton of the Alliance and Progressive parties.

Wigram candidates

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Wiremu Thomson

Independent

Richard Wesley

Green Party

Tracy Summerfield

National Party

Christine Van Duivenboven

New Zealand Loyal

Blair Anderson

Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Debra Marie Cullimore

Leighton Baker Party

Tubby Hansen

NZ Economic Euthenics Party

Megan Woods

Labour Party

Geoff McTague

Independent

Ankita Lynn

ACT Party

Richard Wesley

Green Party

Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

Both my personal interests and professional life have given me excellent skills in engineering, financial management, and communication. I think these skills are what we need in parliament to enable us to address the big issues in front of us. Climate change effects are just getting started, inequities still abound even in a rich country like Aotearoa, and only the Green Party has a plan to tackle these issues head-on.

About me

I have been fortunate enough to travel to many parts of this small planet. These experiences have driven me to strongly support making New Zealand a shining example of real action on climate change, and a place where no one is left behind in poverty; in all its forms simply being unacceptable. Only the Green Party has a plan to rebalance our economy and take real steps in all these areas.

My priorities

  1. Implement Zero Carbon Homes – grants and loan schemes to enable every home to install solar panels.
  2. Provide a guaranteed income of at least $385 a week to students and people who are out of work.
  3. Introduce the New Zealand dental service, with primary dental care in all communities.

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