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

Rachel Ward

Opportunity Party

Why I'm standing

I am a proud conservation advocate, mum of two, business owner, and landowner. The past three years have galvanised my resolve to protect our land, waterways, and natural spaces and make the world a better place for the next generation. I am standing for Opportunity because I believe we have the strongest environmental policies and the best chance to implement long-term change in this and other fields, while also having a thriving economy.

About me

I am down to earth, pragmatic, honest and tough. Although I am new to politics, like the rest of the Opportunity candidates I believe this is our strength as we are connected to community without being jaded by the political system - it is time for a fresh voice. We are here as disruptors this election and if you trust us with your party vote, we aim to promote unity, innovation, and nature in Parliament.

My priorities

  1. Address the cost of living by advocating for a fairer tax system and universal basic income.
  2. Be a staunch advocate for strong environmental guardrails for the land, rivers, oceans in our rohe.
  3. Facilitate the next booming Hawke's Bay economy through innovation and support for small business.

Get across the policies, candidates and parties

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