Auckland Central electorate

Auckland Central covers the Auckland city centre, inner western suburbs and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. The electorate is currently held by the Green's Chlöe Swarbrick, who won by a narrow margin of 1,068 – one of the smallest margins in the country. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Auckland Central – 46% to National's 21%. Labour held the seat for all but three years between 1919 and 2008.

Madeleine Kane

Animal Justice Party

| Not currently in parliament

Madeleine Kane

Animal Justice Party

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

Animals need a strong, unwavering, voice in parliament. I will advocate for a just transition away from industries and practices that treat animals as commodities not only to improve the lives of animals and the health of our communities, but to also reduce environmental degradation, protect our eco-systems, enhance our food security and lower our resource consumption.

About me

I am passionate about improving New Zealand's environmental situation and protecting our unique eco-systems for future generations of people and animals. I believe that if we nurture the connection between people, animals and the environment we can move towards a more sustainable future for Aotearoa.

My priorities
  1. Stop discrimination against tenants with pets.
  2. Support spay and neuter programmes.
  3. Address the impact of animal agriculture on our changing climate.
Candidate list rank

15

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Graphic designer

Residence

Herne Bay

Age

47

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

Animals need a strong, unwavering, voice in parliament. I will advocate for a just transition away from industries and practices that treat animals as commodities not only to improve the lives of animals and the health of our communities, but to also reduce environmental degradation, protect our eco-systems, enhance our food security and lower our resource consumption.

About me

I am passionate about improving New Zealand's environmental situation and protecting our unique eco-systems for future generations of people and animals. I believe that if we nurture the connection between people, animals and the environment we can move towards a more sustainable future for Aotearoa.

My priorities
  1. Stop discrimination against tenants with pets.
  2. Support spay and neuter programmes.
  3. Address the impact of animal agriculture on our changing climate.
Candidate list rank

15

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Graphic designer

Residence

Herne Bay

Age

47

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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