Tukituki electorate

Tukituki is currently held by Labour's Anna Lorck, who won comfortably with a margin of 1,590. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Tukituki – 48% to National's 30%. Tukituki is named after a popular trout fishing river. The electorate has existed since 1996. It was first held by Labour's Rick Barker for three terms, until it was won by National's Craig Foss in 2005. Foss retired at the 2017 election and the seat was won by National's Lawrence Yu before Labour won the seat back in 2020.

Michael Ngahuka

Vision NZ

| Not currently in parliament

Michael Ngahuka

Vision NZ

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I want to stand for a party that is for the people. Vision NZ's policies are in sync with my own convictions, core values and beliefs.

About me

I am a dedicated husband and father, passionately and extensively serving the people and communities of Tukituki for years.

My priorities
  1. Support local businesses and boost the economy.
  2. Support men, families and communities with prison programs, inside and outside, before and after.
  3. Support young people with quality education, training, employment and outreach programs.
Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Napier

Age

40

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

I want to stand for a party that is for the people. Vision NZ's policies are in sync with my own convictions, core values and beliefs.

About me

I am a dedicated husband and father, passionately and extensively serving the people and communities of Tukituki for years.

My priorities
  1. Support local businesses and boost the economy.
  2. Support men, families and communities with prison programs, inside and outside, before and after.
  3. Support young people with quality education, training, employment and outreach programs.
Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Napier

Age

40

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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