NZ Election 2026

Epsom electorate

Epsom covers central and eastern Auckland, including the suburbs of Remuera, Mount Eden, and Grafton. Act party leader David Seymour has held the seat since 2014, being re-elected in 2023 with a margin of 17,826 votes. National won the party vote in 2023 with 52%, followed by Labour on 15%. Since the seat was created in 1996, it has returned at least one list MP in every election.

Epsom candidates

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David Seymour

ACT Party

Camilla Belich

Labour Party

Martin Gummer

NZ First

Lawrence Xu-Nan

Green Party

Paul Goldsmith

National Party

Paul Jackson

Opportunity Party

David Seymour

ACT Party

Why I'm standing

Representing Epsom has always been my first and most important job. I'm standing again because I want to keep serving my neighbours, helping people when they get a raw deal from government or council, and making sure Epsom's values are heard in Parliament. Our community believes in aspiration, education, enterprise and personal responsibility. I want to keep standing up for those values and delivering practical results as your hardworking and proven MP.

About me

I've represented Epsom since 2014 and built an experienced electorate team that has helped thousands of local people with problems ranging from immigration and taxation to education and regulation. I listen, I'm accessible, and I'm prepared to pursue issues until we get a result – my longest-running constituency case is over 10 years. I also understand Epsom's character and values, and have a strong record of speaking up for them both locally and in Parliament.

My priorities

  1. Be a responsive and effective local MP for every constituent, regardless of politics.
  2. Ensure housing growth is matched by the infrastructure, transport and services Epsom needs.
  3. Protect Epsom's character while keeping it a safe, thriving place to live, work and raise a family.

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Things to know...

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