Rongotai electorate

Rongotai covers the eastern and southern suburbs of Wellington, including Hataitai, Kilbirnie, Miramar, Seatoun, Newtown, Berhampore, Vogeltown and Kingston, as well as south coast suburbs Ōwhiro Bay, Island Bay and Lyall Bay. The electorate also includes Chatham Island and Pitt Island. The seat is currently held by Labour's Paul Eagle, who won safely with a margin of 19,207. Eagle is not standing again in 2023. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Rongotai – 52% to Green's 24%. Established in 1996 the electorate has always elected a Labour MP.

Fleur Fitzsimons

Labour Party

| Not currently in parliament

Fleur Fitzsimons

Labour Party

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

Labour looked after my family when times were tough and I know that it is Labour who will ensure low income people are supported in dealing with the challenge and costs of climate change and the increased cost of living. I am Labour because it is the Party for the many, not the few.

About me

I have lived in Wellington for the last 26 years. I am a committed community advocate and have a track record of support for more affordable housing and taking action on climate change. Being an effective local representative is important to me. Now, more than ever, we need representatives who will work for people no matter their background or politics, every interaction with people is an opportunity to build trust in democracy.

My priorities
  1. Take action on climate change.
  2. Support families through the cost of living crisis.
  3. More social and affordable housing.
Candidate list rank

56

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Assistant Secretary of PSA

Residence

Island Bay

Age

44

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

Labour looked after my family when times were tough and I know that it is Labour who will ensure low income people are supported in dealing with the challenge and costs of climate change and the increased cost of living. I am Labour because it is the Party for the many, not the few.

About me

I have lived in Wellington for the last 26 years. I am a committed community advocate and have a track record of support for more affordable housing and taking action on climate change. Being an effective local representative is important to me. Now, more than ever, we need representatives who will work for people no matter their background or politics, every interaction with people is an opportunity to build trust in democracy.

My priorities
  1. Take action on climate change.
  2. Support families through the cost of living crisis.
  3. More social and affordable housing.
Candidate list rank

56

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Assistant Secretary of PSA

Residence

Island Bay

Age

44

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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