NZ Election 2026

North Shore electorate

North Shore covers many of Auckland's northern suburbs, including Devonport, Takapuna, and Mairangi Bay. The electorate is held by National’s Simon Watts, who was first elected in 2020 and won re-election in 2023 with a margin of 24,892. National won the party vote with 51% in 2023, followed by Labour on 18%. The very first MP for the electorate between 1946 and 1949 was from Labour—National have won it in every election since.

North Shore candidates

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Josh Jacobsen

Green Party

Sam Collins

Labour Party

Holly Knill

Opportunity Party

Karen Chhour

ACT Party

Simon Watts

National Party

Sam Collins

Labour Party

Why I'm standing

My motivation is ensuring that every person in New Zealand has the ability to achieve their full potential. We are the greatest country in the world, with all the natural assets, ability and culture to succeed - I want to play my part in ensuring Government is up to the job of delivering. Good jobs, warm and dry homes and access to healthcare are the foundation of that. Better starts now.

About me

I come from outside of politics. Like many people, I left school straight into a job. Through curiosity and work ethic I rose to senior media roles. Studying late in life, I finished a Master's in Public Policy in my 30s. My career has been about connecting with Kiwis and I believe that the North Shore deserves an MP that knows how hard life is at the moment, and will do something about it.

My priorities

  1. Investing in our health workforce at North Shore Hospital to keep our community healthy.
  2. Support local families with the cost of living with practical policies to help household budgets.
  3. Investing in local roads and transport, making it cheaper and easier to get around our community.

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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  • 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

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  • Your party vote is the most powerful

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