NZ Election 2026

Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate

Kaipara ki Mahurangi covers the satellite towns in the northern Auckland region up to the border to Northland, including Helensville, Warkworth, and Huapai. The electorate is held by National’s Chris Penk, who has held it since the election's creation in 2020 and won in 2023 with 28,281 votes, but is retiring this election. National also won the party vote in 2023 with 48%, while Labour was second with 17%. The electorate’s name translates to “Kaipara to Mahurangi.”

Kaipara ki Mahurangi candidates

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Jolyon SWINBURN

Labour Party

Zephyr Brown

Green Party

Daniel Eb

Opportunity Party

Ivan Wagstaff

Independent

Jessica Rowe

National Party

Simon Court

ACT Party

Mark Dennis

Independent

Jenny Marcroft

NZ First

Liz Dotcom

NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party

Jessica Rowe

National Party

Why I'm standing

I grew up in Coatesville and Riverhead, and Kaipara ki Mahurangi has always been home. I'm standing because I want to be a strong voice for the community that shaped me. I am committed to growing our economy, ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with population growth, and supporting local schools and healthcare services to provide for all Kiwis. Our growing communities deserve a strong local representative in Parliament, and I'm ready to be that voice.

About me

I have a strong understanding of how to advocate effectively for communities in Parliament, through my work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and as a Ministerial Advisor. I will use my experience to fight for the infrastructure we need, such as roads and schools. I'm hardworking, approachable and deeply connected to this electorate. I'll be an accessible representative who listens to the community, understands their concerns and works hard to deliver meaningful results.

My priorities

  1. Support local businesses, farmers and growers to create jobs and strengthen our local economy.
  2. Improve roads and other infrastructure to keep pace with the needs of our growing communities.
  3. Ensure local school and healthcare capacity to meet the needs of growing families and communities.

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