Palmerston North electorate

Palmerston North is currently held by Labour's Tangi Utikere, who won safely with a margin of 12,508. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Palmerston North – 55% to National's 22%. Labour has held Palmerston North since 1978. The electorate has been a safe Labour seat since 1978.

Ankit Bansal

National Party

| Not currently in parliament

Ankit Bansal

National Party

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

Our country is going in wrong direction and current government's focus is not where it should be. People of Palmerston North deserve a hardworking MP who can strongly advocate for the community on issues like health, education, cost of living and law and order. I will be the voice Palmerston North needs in the next government.

About me

I will relentlessly work for the people of Palmerston North on issues like health, education, cost of living and law and order. I will be a highly visible and accessible representative and ensure that the taxpayers get the best value for their hard earned money.

My priorities
  1. Rebuild the economy to get cost of living under control.
  2. Attract and retain healthcare staff to solve the Palmerston North health crisis.
  3. Restore law and order so people can feel safe in their homes and businesses.
Candidate list rank

52

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Procurement professional

Residence

No response provided

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

Our country is going in wrong direction and current government's focus is not where it should be. People of Palmerston North deserve a hardworking MP who can strongly advocate for the community on issues like health, education, cost of living and law and order. I will be the voice Palmerston North needs in the next government.

About me

I will relentlessly work for the people of Palmerston North on issues like health, education, cost of living and law and order. I will be a highly visible and accessible representative and ensure that the taxpayers get the best value for their hard earned money.

My priorities
  1. Rebuild the economy to get cost of living under control.
  2. Attract and retain healthcare staff to solve the Palmerston North health crisis.
  3. Restore law and order so people can feel safe in their homes and businesses.
Candidate list rank

52

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Procurement professional

Residence

No response provided

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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