East Coast Bays electorate

East Coast Bays extends from the Okura river in the north to suburbs Windsor Park and Schnapper Rock in the south, and includes Long Bay, Torbay, Browns Bay and parts of Albany. The seat is currently held by National's Erica Stanford, who won comfortably with a margin of 8,764. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in East Coast Bays – 40% to National's 38%. The seat was one of the few electorates in the country held by a minor party MP, when in 1980 Social Credit's Gary Knapp defeated National's Don Brash at a by-election.

Naisi Chen

Labour Party

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Naisi Chen

Labour Party

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Why I'm standing

I'm running so New Zealand can have a high wage, low emission economy: one that looks after everybody. I believe New Zealand's diverse community is critical in shaping our future. I'm proud of the work our Government is doing to support all Kiwis, so Aotearoa can enjoy economic and social growth.

About me

Having grown up on the North Shore, East Coast Bays is the electorate where I started my political journey and I'm proud of the multicultural community we have. All our people deserve an MP that listens and works for them. That's why I'm asking for two ticks Labour on October 14, because we're in it for you!

My priorities
  1. Public transport. We need to continue to deliver Penlink.
  2. Upgrading our schools. Children should learn in a safe environment.
  3. Preserving our environment. Making sure it's restored for future generations to enjoy.
Candidate list rank

33

Current role

List MP

Before politics

Business consultant

Residence

North Shore

Age

29

Year entered parliament

2020

2020 result

2nd in Botany

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Why I'm standing

I'm running so New Zealand can have a high wage, low emission economy: one that looks after everybody. I believe New Zealand's diverse community is critical in shaping our future. I'm proud of the work our Government is doing to support all Kiwis, so Aotearoa can enjoy economic and social growth.

About me

Having grown up on the North Shore, East Coast Bays is the electorate where I started my political journey and I'm proud of the multicultural community we have. All our people deserve an MP that listens and works for them. That's why I'm asking for two ticks Labour on October 14, because we're in it for you!

My priorities
  1. Public transport. We need to continue to deliver Penlink.
  2. Upgrading our schools. Children should learn in a safe environment.
  3. Preserving our environment. Making sure it's restored for future generations to enjoy.
Candidate list rank

33

Current role

List MP

Before politics

Business consultant

Residence

North Shore

Age

29

Year entered parliament

2020

2020 result

2nd in Botany

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