NZ Election 2026

Coromandel electorate

Coromandel covers the Coromandel peninsula, the Hauraki district, and some of the Bay of Plenty, finishing at the edge of Tauranga. Its main population centres include towns such as Thames, Waihi, and Katikati. National’s Scott Simpson has held the electorate since 2011, being re-elected in 2023 with a margin of 24,914 votes. National also won the party vote in 2023 with 43% of the vote, followed by Labour on 20%. The seat has only ever been held by National in the modern era, barring a three year stint where former Green Party leader Jeanette Fitzsimon eked out a 200-vote victory (Labour did not campaign for the electorate vote that year).

Coromandel candidates

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Pamela Grealey

Green Party

Mike McCormick

ACT Party

Vincent ANDERSEN

NZ First

Ray Cobb

NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party

Steven HART

Independent

Glen Bennett

Labour Party

Scott Simpson

National Party

Pamela Grealey

Green Party

Why I'm standing

I believe the Coromandel electorate deserves representation that understands both economic reality and environmental responsibility. I don't believe we should have to choose between protecting our environment and supporting decent livelihoods. For regions like ours, the two go hand in hand.

About me

I'm someone who listens, asks questions and genuinely enjoys talking with people from all walks of life. My experience in business, employment advocacy, conservation and community organisations has taught me how decisions affect people in their everyday lives. I'm practical, persistent and not afraid to speak up, but I also believe in working constructively with others. For me, good representation means being accessible, understanding the communities I represent, and showing up and doing the work.

My priorities

  1. Affordable Lives - Fairer taxes and lower everyday costs so everyone has enough to live well.
  2. Healthy Nature - Clean water to drink, safe places to swim, oceans to fish for generations.
  3. Decisions in your hands - More say over what happens where you live, work and raise your family.

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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