NZ Election 2026

Rotorua electorate

Centred on its namesake, the Rotorua electorate also stretches up to Tauranga electorate in the north and down to the Tāupo electorate in the south, including Te Puke, Reporoa, and Kaingaroa. The electorate is held by National’s Todd McClay, who has held the seat since 2008. He was re-elected in 2023 with a margin of 19,339 votes. National also won the party vote with 41%, followed by Labour with 24%. McClay, a current minister, is the son of another former National minister, Roger McClay, who served between 1981 and 1996.

Rotorua candidates

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Finn Liley

Opportunity Party

Billy Brown

NZ First

Todd McClay

National Party

Fisher Wang

Labour Party

Billy Brown

NZ First

Why I'm standing

I'm running because I believe everyday New Zealanders have been pushed to the back of the queue for too long. I left school at 13 and spent nearly 30 years working my way from a labourer to senior leadership in civil construction. I know what hard work, accountability and delivery look like. I want to bring that real-world experience to Parliament, put Rotorua first, and help build a safer, stronger and more prosperous New Zealand.

About me

I'm not a career politician. I bring nearly 30 years of real-world experience leading people, managing major infrastructure projects and delivering under pressure. I understand what working families and businesses are facing because I've lived in that world. I believe in accountability, common sense and getting things done. I'll be a strong, independent voice for Rotorua, prepared to challenge the status quo, listen to our community and fight for better outcomes.

My priorities

  1. Build infrastructure, strengthen energy security and create well-paid jobs.
  2. Restore law and order, tackle gangs and put victims and community safety first.
  3. Strengthen education, expand trades training and get more young New Zealanders into 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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  • 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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