Palmerston North electorate
Palmerston North covers urban Palmerston North and a few outlying settlements such as Bunnythorpe, Turitea and Longburn. The seat is held by Labour’s Tangi Utikere, who was first elected in 2020 and was reelected in 2023 with a margin of 43%. National won the party vote with 34%, followed by Labour on 31%. The electorate boasts the highest percentage of New Zealand sign language speakers in the country out of any electorate.
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Joshua Moss
Why I'm standing
It's plain and simple really; climate change, rising living costs, and economic stagnation don't exactly paint a bright picture. To me, the Alliance Party is a genuine alternative to the status quo. We have a bold and unique vision for Aotearoa – one built around full employment, universal public services, public ownership, strong communities, and an economy that works for working people. I want to build a future worth believing in.
About me
Growing up in Highbury, studying at Massey, and working two part-time jobs, I understand the challenges facing ordinary people and young people today. My experience in unions, climate activism, and community work has shaped my belief that we can build a better future. I want to bring a fresh perspective, strong principles, and a bold vision for Aotearoa to politics.
My priorities
- Building a future worth believing in.
- Creating good jobs and a productive economy through a renewed Ministry of Works (KiwiWorks).
- Expanding public housing, strengthening tenants rights and treating housing as a human right.
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