NZ Election 2026

Waitākere electorate

Waitākere covers Auckland’s western-most suburbs, including Green Bay, Glen Eden, and Titirangi, before stretching into the eponymous Waitākere ranges to the Tasman. The electorate has been reformed for 2026. Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni, who held the predecessor seat of Kelston, was elected with a margin of 14,413 votes in 2023 and is running again in Waitākere in 2026. Labour won the party vote in Kelston in 2023 with 37%, followed by National on 31%. This will be Waitākere’s fourth spell of existence, having previously existed between 1946-66, 1978-87, and 1993-2014.

Waitākere candidates

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Agnes Loheni

National Party

Callum Sheridan

ACT Party

Mark Roach

Opportunity Party

Steve Abel

Green Party

Vanushi Walters

Labour Party

Vanushi Walters

Labour Party

Why I'm standing

My husband, kids and I have called Waitākere home for 15 years. I believe we need someone who will advocate for the local organisations that serve our community, for accessible healthcare and fit for purpose transport Infrastructure. Nature is such a strong part of our identity out West and I will bring a focus on ensuring the protection and preservation of our environment and growing connections that our kids have to nature.

About me

I studied law in Auckland and then at Oxford, and I have spent my career over the last twenty years fighting for everyday New Zealanders. Whether it was in Community Law, at the Human Rights Commission, or with Amnesty International. I have always put people first, standing up for those whose voices weren't being heard. That is exactly what I will do for the people of Waitākere in Parliament.

My priorities

  1. Advocating for more resources for Waitākere Hospital and the health workforce out West.
  2. Advocating for our local community services to ensure cost of living support is available.
  3. Advocating for Glen Eden crossing to be prioritised for development to ensure it's safe.

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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