Wigram electorate
Wigram covers the south-western suburbs of Christchurch, covering suburbs such as Wigram, Riccarton, Hornby and Sockburn. The seat is currently held by Labour’s Megan Woods, who was first elected in 2011. Woods won in 2023 with 15,590 votes. National won the party vote with 35%, followed by Labour with 29%. The seat is a traditional left-wing stronghold. First formed in 1969, it has only ever been won by a Labour candidate outside the years from 1996 to 2008 that was held by Alliance and Progressive party leader Jim Anderton.
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Bryce Park
Why I'm standing
Politics wasn't the plan, but I've watched policy made on vibes instead of numbers. I couldn't ignore this anymore. I needed to get on the field and tackle what's hurting Kiwis. I want to restore faith in our democracy. As a young Kiwi, I walked around our glass ceiling of opportunity. Now I'm here to break through it, for all of us, with integrity. New Zealand should be a place to grow, not just settle.
About me
I'm not learning about Wigram from a briefing paper, I've grown up in it. A good representative listens first and does the numbers before making promises. It is about public service, not a power grab. Wigram needs a representative who you know has your best interests at heart. That's the standard I'll hold myself to. I'm passionate about our country. I've even sung our national anthem at public events on the fly to prove it!
My priorities
- Reduce grocery & power bills by breaking up the supermarket duopoly & power companies.
- Push for road & infrastructure investment to keep pace with Wigram's population growth.
- Ensure essential community services are locally accessible to Wigram's growing population.
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