NZ Election 2026

Mt Albert electorate

Mount Albert covers several western Auckland suburbs, including Waterview, Sandringham, and Kingsland. It is held by Labour’s Helen White, initially a list MP who won the electorate vote in 2023 with an 18-vote victory over National’s Melissa Lee, and a total margin of 13,238. National won the party vote with 32%, followed by Labour on 26%, and the Greens on 25%. The electorate has a reputation for producing Labour leaders—Helen Clark, David Shearer, and Jacinda Ardern all held the seat.

Mt Albert candidates

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Ricardo Menéndez March

Green Party

Alex Price

ACT Party

Helen White

Labour Party

Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri

NZ First

Qiulae Wong

Opportunity Party

Melissa Lee

National Party

Luke BONES

Independent

Helen White

Labour Party

Why I'm standing

As a Mt Albert local for 40 years, I understand the needs of our people. To deliver better infrastructure, more community spaces, and solutions for high energy, transport and food prices, Mt Albert needs a local champion. I'm in politics for a fairer New Zealand: 25 years in employment law left me frustrated with changing the law one case at a time. So far in Parliament, I've introduced legislation to improve workers' and renters' rights.

About me

As an employment lawyer, I spent my career listening to people's stories, understanding their concerns and standing up for their rights. As MP for Mt Albert, my role is to be a strong voice for our community at the highest level. Our area deserves an active, present and hard-working MP. I take this seriously, and have pushed for infrastructure improvements for those affected by flooding, safer rail crossings, more community spaces and more.

My priorities

  1. Deliver quality, affordable housing alongside the infrastructure needed, including stormwater.
  2. Tackle rising prices: 3 free GP visits, $20 public transport cap, banning price gouging and more.
  3. Protect and expand community spaces to support our growing population, including Pt Chev Bowls Club.

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