NZ Election 2026

Auckland Central electorate

Auckland Central covers Auckland’s city centre, suburbs such as Ponsonby, Newton and Arch Hill, as well as the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. It is currently held by Green party co-leader Chlöe Swabrick, who won the electorate with a margin of 16,624 votes and has held the seat since 2020. National won the party vote in 2023 with 33%, followed by the Green Party on 24%. Barring one three year gap, the seat was held continuously by Labour from 1919-2008, but it has not regained it since.

Auckland Central candidates

Explore the candidates in your area

Johan Chang

Opportunity Party

Chlöe Swarbrick

Green Party

Naisi Chen

Labour Party

Antonia Modkova

ACT Party

Christopher Manaia

Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Candace Kinser

National Party

Chlöe Swarbrick

Green Party

Why I'm standing

My job, as the MP for Auckland Central and Green Co-Leader, is bringing people together to solve problems and achieve our potential. This election, New Zealanders can agree on basic non-negotiables that we're willing to fight for not only for ourselves, but for all of us. That is how we will reset the rules for the wellbeing of people and planet, breaking the economic doom loop producing the cost of living and climate crises.

About me

I have a proven track record of working hard, bridging the political and bureaucratic divide and getting things done. In Auckland Central, I've worked with residents, businesses and local government to restore the St James Theatre and support our small businesses through COVID, construction and economic challenges... In Parliament, I successfully led work on drug harm reduction, established the pastoral care code for student accommodation, drafted the Bill to end greyhound racing and much more.

My priorities

  1. Everyone should be housed, have access to education and work and support, to achieve their potential.
  2. Vibrancy, supporting both safety and the local economy, especially through filling commercial spaces.
  3. Healthy nature: a restored Hauraki Gulf, flourishing green space, and real climate resilience.

Get across the policies, candidates and parties

Don’t know who to vote for? Policy.nz is the complete guide to the 2026 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.