Ōhāriu electorate

Ōhāriu covers the western western suburbs of Wellington, including Johnsonville, Newlands, Ngaio, Crofton Downs, Khandallah, Wadestown and parts of Tawa. The seat is currently held by Labour's Greg O'Connor, who won safely with a margin of 11,961. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Ōhāriu – 51% to National's 22%. From 1984 until 2017 the area was represented by Peter Dunne, a former Labour MP, independent, and most recently the leader of the United Future Party.

Stephanie Rodgers

Green Party

| Not currently in parliament

Stephanie Rodgers

Green Party

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

This election is a pivotal one for Aotearoa. We have a choice between maintaining the status quo or building a bright green future for everyone in our community; between divisiveness or solidarity; between quibbling over the definition of 'crisis' or taking real action to address the cost of living, housing, climate change and environmental exploitation. That's why I'm running.

About me

I'm a Pākehā, feminist, lefty māmā of one and resident of the beautiful electorate of Ōhāriu, Wellington. Like many people in Ōhāriu I'm a parent, a homeowner, a public servant, a commuter. My background is in communications and campaigns. I've worked in the union movement, public service and Parliament, as a political commentator, event MC and YouTube board game reviewer. I knit, I pole dance, and I occasionally garden.

My priorities
  1. Strengthen public transport: pushing for more reliable trains and buses, expanding OnDemand shuttles.
  2. Increase funding for ECEs to reduce waitlists and improve pay and conditions for kaiako.
  3. Engage with local council on critical issues like urban planning, water and disaster preparedness.
Candidate list rank

20

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Public servant

Residence

Tawa, Wellington

Age

39

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

This election is a pivotal one for Aotearoa. We have a choice between maintaining the status quo or building a bright green future for everyone in our community; between divisiveness or solidarity; between quibbling over the definition of 'crisis' or taking real action to address the cost of living, housing, climate change and environmental exploitation. That's why I'm running.

About me

I'm a Pākehā, feminist, lefty māmā of one and resident of the beautiful electorate of Ōhāriu, Wellington. Like many people in Ōhāriu I'm a parent, a homeowner, a public servant, a commuter. My background is in communications and campaigns. I've worked in the union movement, public service and Parliament, as a political commentator, event MC and YouTube board game reviewer. I knit, I pole dance, and I occasionally garden.

My priorities
  1. Strengthen public transport: pushing for more reliable trains and buses, expanding OnDemand shuttles.
  2. Increase funding for ECEs to reduce waitlists and improve pay and conditions for kaiako.
  3. Engage with local council on critical issues like urban planning, water and disaster preparedness.
Candidate list rank

20

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Public servant

Residence

Tawa, Wellington

Age

39

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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