NZ Election 2026

Tukituki electorate

Tukituki covers the southern Hawkes Bay, largely centred on Hastings and stretching to Waimārama, Ōtane, and Clive. The seat is held by National’s Catherine Wedd, who was first elected in 2023 with a margin of 21,981. National won the party vote in 2023 with 41%, followed by Labour with 25%. The electorate has the highest proportion of labourers in the country, with 22% of the populace employed as labourers, compared to 11% nationally.

Tukituki candidates

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Rachel Ward

Opportunity Party

Rob Douglas

ACT Party

Dan Scott

Labour Party

Mark Longworth

Green Party

Romana Manning

Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Kaleb Hawkins

Independent

Taine Randell

NZ First

Catherine Wedd

National Party

Dan Scott

Labour Party

Why I'm standing

I'm running because too many people in Hawke's Bay work hard and still struggle to get by. People shouldn't have to choose between paying the rent, seeing a doctor, and putting kai on the table. Cyclone Gabrielle should have been our chance to build back better – not just to restore what was there before, but to ask what kind of Hawke's Bay we want to build for the people who live here.

About me

I will bring energy, conviction, and knowledge of Hawke's Bay to Parliament. I've spent my spare time over the last few years campaigning on climate, housing and workers' rights. My background in meteorology and community campaigning means I understand the risks facing our region; my experience organising has taught me how to turn that understanding into real change. I'll bring that same energy and determination to fighting for you, your whānau, and the Bay.

My priorities

  1. Fight for our hospital: Quality public healthcare that everybody can access quickly and affordably.
  2. Keep good jobs here: A Hawke's Bay where well-paid local workers can build the future of our region.
  3. Build back better: Protect our homes, communities and growers from the changing climate.

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

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Candidates

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Parties

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Things to know...

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