Taieri electorate
Taieri covers some of Dunedin’s southern suburbs including Anderson’s Bay, Saint Kilda, and Concord, but also stretches south into the Clutha region, incorporating towns such as Mosgiel, Milton, and Balclutha. The electorate is held by Labour’s Ingrid Leary, who was first elected in 2020 and was re-elected in 2023 with a margin of 1,443. Labour narrowly won the party vote in 2023, with 34%, followed by National with 33%. The electorate previously existed between 1866 and 1908, where it was represented by both Donald Reid Sr and Jr, before being re-created over a century later.
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Anna Knight
Why I'm standing
I believe democratic socialist values should have a voice in Parliament, to ultimately build a strong left bloc, provide resilience for the future and undo the harm caused by neoliberalism. I want to fight for equality, human rights and progressive social policies, both regionally and nationally.
About me
I joined the Alliance due to my socialist values and community advocacy in recent years, most notably on environmental issues as a member of Climate Liberation Aotearoa, speaking out for Palestinians and indigenous rights alongside tangata whenua, against homelessness and land sales by Kāinga Ora, for workplace safety as a member of Unions Otago, for pay equity, and for all manner of community issues as deputy chair of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board.
My priorities
- Implement our Full Employment policy, to kickstart productivity and restore dignity.
- Establish the public community health service, for free GP visits, dental, optical and audiology.
- Shift the tax burden off work and onto wealth, delivering cost-of-living relief to households.
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