NZ Election 2023

Taieri electorate

Taieri, formerly Dunedin South, covers the southerns suburbs of Dunedin and extends into central and southern Otago, including Mosgiel, Brighton, Outram, Middlemarch, Lawrence, Milton, Balclutha, Kaitangata, and Kaka Point. The seat is currently held by Labour's Ingrid Leary, who won safely with a margin of 12,398. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Taieri – 59% to National's 21%. The seat has been held by Labour since it was created, and was represented by former deptuy prime minister and minister of finance Michael Cullen for one term.

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Ingrid Leary

Ingrid Leary

Labour Party

Matthew French

Matthew French

National Party

Fred Roberts

Fred Roberts

New Zealand Loyal

Mac Gardner

Mac Gardner

Independent

Scott Willis

Scott Willis

Green Party

Burty Meffan

Burty Meffan

ACT Party

David Webber

David Webber

Independent

Mark Patterson

Mark Patterson

NZ First

Changrong Dong

Changrong Dong

Independent

David Webber

Independent

| Not currently in parliament

David Webber

Independent

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I have a clear vision forward taking a chronologic approach to apply resources in managing the things that makes NZ special which can enhance the lives for all of us and I wish to share it!

About me

I am able to introduce new and exiting ideas and solutions to some of the serious problems facing us all which I believe can provide a sustainable way forward! Developing new habitats for our original species and recreational areas for all. Fresh thoughts, ideas, and solutions which can be found on my website.

My priorities
  1. Forward new ways to deal with global warming.
  2. Introduce a community law/justice system.
  3. Bring to my community fresh thoughts and exciting new solutions of benefit to them and the environment.
Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Bus driver

Residence

Green Island

Age

61

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

11th in Taieri

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Why I'm standing

I have a clear vision forward taking a chronologic approach to apply resources in managing the things that makes NZ special which can enhance the lives for all of us and I wish to share it!

About me

I am able to introduce new and exiting ideas and solutions to some of the serious problems facing us all which I believe can provide a sustainable way forward! Developing new habitats for our original species and recreational areas for all. Fresh thoughts, ideas, and solutions which can be found on my website.

My priorities
  1. Forward new ways to deal with global warming.
  2. Introduce a community law/justice system.
  3. Bring to my community fresh thoughts and exciting new solutions of benefit to them and the environment.
Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Bus driver

Residence

Green Island

Age

61

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

11th in Taieri

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