East Coast Bays electorate
East Coast Bays covers the north east areas of Auckland city, covering suburbs such as Albany, Pinehill, and Lucas Creek. It has been held by National’s Erica Stanford since 2017, who won re-election in 2023 with a margin of 27,687 votes. National won a majority of the party vote in 2023 with 58%, while Labour was a distant second at 14%. The electorate was one of the few electorates to be won by a third party in the pre-MPP era, with Social Credit holding the seat between 1980 and 1984.
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Brendan McEnroe
Why I'm standing
Every family deserves a fair go and a secure future. I want NZ seen as a world-class innovator, backing technology, R&D and new industries that create good jobs. That means responsible innovation: clean energy that lowers bills and protects our environment. A small country can punch above its weight and show the world how it's done. I'll be a strong voice for housing, schools, health, and a future our kids can build here at home.
About me
I come from a poor, working-class family, and it was education and sheer determination that lifted me up. That keeps me grounded in the concerns people face every day. My career spans startups, technology and large government projects, building teams, shaping strategy, and solving connected problems at the root. I'm a systems thinker who sees how issues link together, and I'll bring that drive, innovation and accountability to Parliament, always listening first and delivering results.
My priorities
- Grow innovation and good jobs in Albany Hub so people can build careers close to home, not commute.
- Strengthen local health services so people get timely care close to home, without long waits away.
- Deliver affordable housing so young families priced out of the Bays can stay part of the community.
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