New Lynn electorate

New Lynn covers the West Auckland areas of New Lynn, Titirangi and the Waitakere Ranges, as well as the towns on the north coast of the Manukau Harbour up to Bethell's beach. It is currently held by Labour's Deborah Russell, who won safely with a margin of 13,134. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in New Lynn – 53% to National's 22%. Labour MPs have held the seat since its establishment in 1963, including Labour leader David Cunliffe.

Juan Alvarez De Lugo

ACT Party

| Not currently in parliament

Juan Alvarez De Lugo

ACT Party

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

As a young professional in the engineering field I hold a strong desire to serve NZ since it has given me countless opportunities to thrive. I believe that only by having ACT in the next government we can effectively address the cost of living crisis, increasing crime rates, and co-governance. A party vote for ACT is a vote for an open and benevolent society in which New Zealanders are free to achieve their full potential!

About me

I was born and raised in Venezuela and at the age of 17, I embarked on a solo journey to New Zealand. I earned my engineering degree from the University of Auckland and currently I am a chartered professional with over 10 years of experience specializing in creating stormwater flood models and assessing flood hazards. Beyond my professional pursuits, I have a passion for wildlife and consider myself a wanderlust enthusiast, always seeking new adventures.

My priorities
  1. Create safer communities and prioritise victims while holding criminals accountable.
  2. Slash wasteful government spending while respecting taxpayers by spending efficiently.
  3. End race-based divisive policies as nobody should be treated differently based on their ancestors.
Candidate list rank

33

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Engineer

Residence

Avondale

Age

33

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

As a young professional in the engineering field I hold a strong desire to serve NZ since it has given me countless opportunities to thrive. I believe that only by having ACT in the next government we can effectively address the cost of living crisis, increasing crime rates, and co-governance. A party vote for ACT is a vote for an open and benevolent society in which New Zealanders are free to achieve their full potential!

About me

I was born and raised in Venezuela and at the age of 17, I embarked on a solo journey to New Zealand. I earned my engineering degree from the University of Auckland and currently I am a chartered professional with over 10 years of experience specializing in creating stormwater flood models and assessing flood hazards. Beyond my professional pursuits, I have a passion for wildlife and consider myself a wanderlust enthusiast, always seeking new adventures.

My priorities
  1. Create safer communities and prioritise victims while holding criminals accountable.
  2. Slash wasteful government spending while respecting taxpayers by spending efficiently.
  3. End race-based divisive policies as nobody should be treated differently based on their ancestors.
Candidate list rank

33

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Engineer

Residence

Avondale

Age

33

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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