Wellington Central electorate

Wellington Central covers the inner suburbs of Thorndon, Northland, Kelburn, Highbury, Brooklyn, Mount Cook, Te Aro, Oriental Bay, Mount Victoria and parts of Wilton. It also includes Karori and Mākara Beach. The seat is currently held by Labour's Grant Robertson, who won safely with a margin of 18,878. Robertson is not standing again in 2023, but remains on Labour's list. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Wellington Central – 43% to Green's 30%. The seat was once held by Peter Fraser, New Zealand's 24th prime minister, who held the seat from 1918 to 1946.

Pete Bains

Independent

| Not currently in parliament

Pete Bains

Independent

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

As an independent candidate, I am driven by a strong passion for making a positive difference, promoting equality and uplifting our community through social empowerment. As an independent candidate, I hope to set an example for future candidates that an individual only needs to take the first step to realise that they can make a change for their betterment and our society.

About me

I want New Zealand to be equal, respectful, and have wellbeing for all. We need to plan for the future and solve the problems today, not leave them for our children. We need to use innovation and creativity to lead the world in new industries. We need to develop our people's skills through work, education, and training. We also need to respect and value the Treaty of Waitangi, which is crucial for our history and unity.

My priorities
  1. Equality and respect for all communities to ensure no one is being left behind.
  2. Education that is sustainable and brings new ideas for future industries.
  3. Develop quality work opportunities to bring wealth to individuals.
Current role

Not currently in parliament

Residence

Pipitea, Wellington

Age

53

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

As an independent candidate, I am driven by a strong passion for making a positive difference, promoting equality and uplifting our community through social empowerment. As an independent candidate, I hope to set an example for future candidates that an individual only needs to take the first step to realise that they can make a change for their betterment and our society.

About me

I want New Zealand to be equal, respectful, and have wellbeing for all. We need to plan for the future and solve the problems today, not leave them for our children. We need to use innovation and creativity to lead the world in new industries. We need to develop our people's skills through work, education, and training. We also need to respect and value the Treaty of Waitangi, which is crucial for our history and unity.

My priorities
  1. Equality and respect for all communities to ensure no one is being left behind.
  2. Education that is sustainable and brings new ideas for future industries.
  3. Develop quality work opportunities to bring wealth to individuals.
Current role

Not currently in parliament

Residence

Pipitea, Wellington

Age

53

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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