Christchurch East electorate

Christchurch East runs from Brooklands in the north to Bexley in the south and includes Parklands, Redwood, New Brighton, Shirley, Bromley, Mairehau and Southshore. The seat is currently held by Labour's Poto Williams, who won safely with a margin of 17,336. Williams is not standing again in 2023. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Christchurch East – 60% to National's 16%. It has the highest proportion of both technical and trades workers and construction workers in the country and has been held by Labour since 1922.

Shane Wiremu

NZ First

| Not currently in parliament

Shane Wiremu

NZ First

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

We are now a nation which is divided, struggling in all major infrastructure and in desperate need of reconciliation. As a running candidate coming from grass routes and working class values, I will focus on fundamental needs over pet project wants.

About me

Having grown up and lived in my electorate Christchurch East since primary, intermediate and high school I can say its part of my DNA. As a small business owner with an engineering back ground I have been involved with various projects in the East. One being the hot pools in New Brighton. Good development with locals as the drivers will produce a well procured out come for our community.

My priorities
  1. Youth crime, working alongside community leaders, iwi and police, create a support model for kids.
  2. Organic processing plant in Bromley, work towards relocation and or roofed facility.
  3. Sewage plant, work on a scheduled plan to facilitate a plan focused on smell reduction.
Candidate list rank

22

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Linwood

Age

55

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

Why I'm standing

We are now a nation which is divided, struggling in all major infrastructure and in desperate need of reconciliation. As a running candidate coming from grass routes and working class values, I will focus on fundamental needs over pet project wants.

About me

Having grown up and lived in my electorate Christchurch East since primary, intermediate and high school I can say its part of my DNA. As a small business owner with an engineering back ground I have been involved with various projects in the East. One being the hot pools in New Brighton. Good development with locals as the drivers will produce a well procured out come for our community.

My priorities
  1. Youth crime, working alongside community leaders, iwi and police, create a support model for kids.
  2. Organic processing plant in Bromley, work towards relocation and or roofed facility.
  3. Sewage plant, work on a scheduled plan to facilitate a plan focused on smell reduction.
Candidate list rank

22

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Linwood

Age

55

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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