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

Kym McDonald-King

NZ First

Why I'm standing

I believe New Zealand is at a critical precipice. I am asking for the party vote for NZ First because I believe everyday Kiwis deserve to be heard and represented by people that have walked a mile in their shoes and experienced firsthand many of the issues that concern them. Dunedin is in dire need of common-sense practical solutions to issues that require a full community response. We need more bold southern voices in Parliament!

About me

As a Rural Registered Nurse, I worked on the front line of health care for over a decade. I understand what it means to advocate for both community and region and believe Dunedin needs greater representation in Central Government. I live and work in Dunedin, as an outreach advisor for Parliamentary services, so it's my job to connect our regions to the decision makers in Wellington who need to hear and understand our unique needs.

My priorities

  1. Address the cost-of-living crisis that is crippling our nation. Give young people a reason to stay.
  2. Ensure there are jobs for all and education pathways to work and employment for our young people.
  3. Ensure that accessible health care does not have a "postcode" and address shortfalls in funding.

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...

Your two votes shape New Zealand’s next parliament. You need to be enrolled to vote.

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  • Enrol to vote by Sunday 25 October

    You need to be enrolled before you can vote. You can enrol online at vote.nz.

  • 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.