NZ Election 2026

West Coast-Tasman electorate

West Coast-Tasman stretches down almost the entirety of the South Island’s West Coast, starting from the Tasman region at Motueka, going past Westport, Greymouth, and Hokitika, before finishing at Haast. The seat is held by National’s Maureen Pugh, a list MP who became an electorate MP in the 2023 election, but is retiring in 2026. Pugh was elected with a margin of 13,317 in 2023. National won the party vote in 2023 with 33% of the vote, followed by Labour with 24%. Geographically, it is the largest electorate in the country.

West Coast-Tasman candidates

Explore the candidates in your area

Jamie Cleine

NZ First

Kevin Rooke

Progressive Aotearoa New Zealand

Sara Dyatlova–Murphy

Alliance Party

Andrew Beaumont

Green Party

Sue Grey

NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party

Cindie Uddstrom

Opportunity Party

Janelle Hocking

ACT Party

Katie Milne

National Party

Alexander Hislop

New Zealand Loyal

Rory Paterson

Labour Party

Andrew Beaumont

Green Party

Why I'm standing

I have always supported community and love the clean green NZ image we used to have and I want it back. Our planet is in trouble and we are facing more devastating climate impact issues than ever before and if we do nothing then the future for our children looks grim. I believe The Green Party will create a better life for all Kiwis and create an affordable lifestyle for young and old.

About me

I am passionate about caring for our community and environment. For creating systems that enable us all to easily contribute to improving our world. I communicate fairly with everyone in an inclusive and kind way and want to encourage our community to interact proactively and responsibly. I know that at heart everyone wants the core values of the Green Party. Look after the planet, the people, work together and be non-violent.

My priorities

  1. Reduce the cost of living! Tax the rich. Reduce power, food, fuel prices. Reduce excessive profits
  2. Provide clean water to drink, swim, and fish in. Protect our environment for the future.
  3. To allow the people a voice in what happens in their community, for their health and wellbeing

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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