NZ Election 2026

Māngere electorate

Māngere is based in Auckland’s southern suburbs, including Māngere, Favona, and Māngere East. The electorate is held by Labour’s Lemauga Lydia Sosene, initially a list MP who was elected in 2023 with a margin of 17,297. Labour also won 61% of the party vote, followed by National with 19%. The electorate is one of the safest Labour seats in the country, with Labour’s party vote share not dropping below 60% since 1996.

Māngere candidates

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Manu Singh

ACT Party

Michel Mulipola

Green Party

Kelvyn Alp

New Zealand Loyal

Ben Lane

Opportunity Party

Vicky Hau

NZ First

Rosemary Bourke

National Party

Hine Afeaki

NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party

Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Labour Party

Timoti Te Moke

Independent

Vicky Hau

NZ First

Why I'm standing

My parents came to New Zealand believing hard work could build a better life for their children. Māngere is where they built that life, and where I built mine. I'm running because I want that promise to still mean something. I'm standing for New Zealand First to bring Māngere's voice to Parliament and help ensure hard work is rewarded, families can get ahead, and our young people see their future here in New Zealand.

About me

I bring over 15 years of public service and community leadership, from leading teams at the Ministry of Social Development to managing the Māngere Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), an Auckland Council programme delivered in partnership with local business associations. I have also served on local community groups. I understand how government works and the people it serves, bringing practical experience, strong advocacy and a proven record of getting things done.

My priorities

  1. Back NZ First's plans to tackle supermarket and power costs so Māngere families can get ahead.
  2. Back NZ First's focus on trades and skills to connect Māngere people with better jobs.
  3. Back NZ First's commitment to citizens-only voting and making New Zealand citizenship mean more.

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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