NZ Election 2026

Dunedin electorate

Dunedin covers all but the southern most suburbs of Dunedin city. The electorate is held by Labour’s Rachel Brooking, initially a list MP who was elected in 2023 with a margin of 17,111 votes. Labour also won the party vote with 31%, followed by the Greens on 27%. The electorate skews heavily left; in the two elections with this iteration of the electorate, National has only ever come third to Labour and the Greens in the party vote.

Dunedin candidates

Explore the candidates in your area

Victor Billot

Alliance Party

Kym McDonald-King

NZ First

Dave Bainbridge-Zafar

Opportunity Party

Francisco Hernandez

Green Party

Kristine Asuncion

National Party

Adrian McDermott

Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Rachel Brooking

Labour Party

Dave Bainbridge-Zafar

Opportunity Party

Why I'm standing

I am running because I'm frustrated with the short-term thinking and political bickering that is holding New Zealand back. I love New Zealand, and I believe we can be an example for the rest of the world. So I am standing for Opportunity to champion evidence-based policies, long-term planning, and collaborative, practical solutions. We need to work together to make a better, fairer society that gives everyone the opportunity to thrive.

About me

My career in infrastructure asset management, working in local government and central government in NZ and the UK, has taught me how to work with all sorts of people to deliver practical, long-term results. I believe in service, which is why I Chair the Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust and coach my local rugby team. I will bring a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to Parliament, prioritizing the long-term needs of Kiwis over political point-scoring.

My priorities

  1. Making houses better quality, so people don't get sick, and more affordable, so people can live!
  2. Building the new Dunedin Hospital as promised to ensure proper healthcare for our whole region.
  3. Delivering a $370 weekly Citizen's Income to ensure everyone can afford basic living costs.

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.