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.

Teanau Tuiono

Green Party

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Teanau Tuiono

Green Party

| List MP

Why I'm standing

I am standing for people and planet. Like many I feel the urgency of addressing climate change and fostering fairness in communities. I'm dedicated to a just transition in our climate approach, ensuring both worker rights and community well-being are centred built on a foundation that respects Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About me

I am seeking another term in parliament. I've just done one round around the block and I'm ready to do another.

My priorities
  1. Advocate for banning seabed mining in coastal and economic zones, and in international waters.
  2. Free dental care.
  3. Phase out damaging fishing methods, starting by banning bottom trawling on seamounts.
Candidate list rank

5

Current role

List MP

Before politics

Publisher

Residence

Manawatū

Age

50

Year entered parliament

2020

2020 result

3rd in Palmerston North

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for people and planet. Like many I feel the urgency of addressing climate change and fostering fairness in communities. I'm dedicated to a just transition in our climate approach, ensuring both worker rights and community well-being are centred built on a foundation that respects Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About me

I am seeking another term in parliament. I've just done one round around the block and I'm ready to do another.

My priorities
  1. Advocate for banning seabed mining in coastal and economic zones, and in international waters.
  2. Free dental care.
  3. Phase out damaging fishing methods, starting by banning bottom trawling on seamounts.
Candidate list rank

5

Current role

List MP

Before politics

Publisher

Residence

Manawatū

Age

50

Year entered parliament

2020

2020 result

3rd in Palmerston North

Connect via

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