Taupō electorate

Taupō is currently held by National's Louise Upston, who won comfortably with a margin of 5,119. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Taupō – 45% to National's 33%. Historically the seat has changed hands between Labour and National, though Upston has held the seat since 2008.

Aladdin Al-Bustanji

Labour Party

| Not currently in parliament

Aladdin Al-Bustanji

Labour Party

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

New Zealand is a unique country and I feel so fortunate to live here. As an immigrant, I want to show the people of New Zealand my gratitude, I want to listen to you, represent you and serve you. I come from a part of the world shuttered by war and conflicts and I feel safe here, I feel it is my duty to contribute towards a better future for New Zealand.

About me

I'm a humble, good listening, hard working passionate person. I joined politics based on principles, my passion is for the people and my fight is for the good values of this nation and I don't give up easily, hence this is my third campaign in a row from outside parliament. I advocate for our environment and I care about our senior citizens as much as I care about our future generations.

My priorities
  1. Improve quality of life of all New Zealanders by developing relevant and fair economic policies.
  2. Guarantee equal opportunities for all New Zealanders regardless of race or ethnicity.
  3. Support local and national initiatives to protect our environment.
Candidate list rank

64

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Corrections Officer

Residence

Acacia Bay, Taupo

Age

47

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

New Zealand is a unique country and I feel so fortunate to live here. As an immigrant, I want to show the people of New Zealand my gratitude, I want to listen to you, represent you and serve you. I come from a part of the world shuttered by war and conflicts and I feel safe here, I feel it is my duty to contribute towards a better future for New Zealand.

About me

I'm a humble, good listening, hard working passionate person. I joined politics based on principles, my passion is for the people and my fight is for the good values of this nation and I don't give up easily, hence this is my third campaign in a row from outside parliament. I advocate for our environment and I care about our senior citizens as much as I care about our future generations.

My priorities
  1. Improve quality of life of all New Zealanders by developing relevant and fair economic policies.
  2. Guarantee equal opportunities for all New Zealanders regardless of race or ethnicity.
  3. Support local and national initiatives to protect our environment.
Candidate list rank

64

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Corrections Officer

Residence

Acacia Bay, Taupo

Age

47

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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