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

Lawrence Xu-Nan

Green Party

Why I'm standing

I am standing for the Green Party because I believe the Green Party vision that there is enough in Aotearoa New Zealand for all of us. We have everything we need to ensure affordable living and a healthy environment. Epsom deserves someone who fights for working people. Whether you're a student struggling with food insecurity, a young family trying to make ends meet, or seniors needing help and support, I am your representative for Epsom.

About me

As an MP, I have proven to be thorough, principled, and effective. I believe that MPs are conduits for the voices of our communities, and I am grateful to those who have shared your story with me over these past years. I have also been part of successful campaigns and advocacy for our communities as an MP across a range of portfolios, such as education, seniors, ethnic communities, and overseas New Zealanders.

My priorities

  1. Ensure affordable living by reducing the cost of groceries, power, and transport.
  2. Ensure Hobson Bay is safe for recreational use by strengthening rules for wastewater discharges.
  3. Advocate for a new co-ed public high school at the site of Epsom campus.

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

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Candidates

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Parties

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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.