NZ Election 2026

Kenepuru electorate

Kenepuru covers the northernmost suburbs of Wellington City and the southern suburbs of Porirua, including Tawa, Porirua city centre, and Titahi Bay. The electorate was created for the first time in 2026, but is expected to be a safe seat for Labour, with both its predecessor Ōhariu and Mana being held by Labour.

Kenepuru candidates

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Lan Pham

Green Party

Matthew Evetts

National Party

Robert Mason

Opportunity Party

Barbara Edmonds

Labour Party

Jon Blackshaw

NZ First

Robert Mason

Opportunity Party

Why I'm standing

I believe that New Zealand has so much more potential as a safe, prosperous, clean and sustainable place to live, but we have been let down by short-term political thinking. I want to be part of an Opportunity party that puts future generations at the heart of our decision-making.

About me

I made Wellington my home a quarter of a century ago, and I have been a teacher at a number of schools around the local community for most of that time. This has given me a rich understanding of the diverse needs of the Kenepuru electorate, which I would be proud to represent.

My priorities

  1. Advocate for good electorate-wide access to physical and mental health services.
  2. Ensure free public transport for the electorate.
  3. Prioritise local businesses for delivering local council work.

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...

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