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.

Scott Sheeran

National Party

| Not currently in parliament

Scott Sheeran

National Party

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I want to advocate inside the next National-led Government for the people of Wellington Central. Wellington is the best city in the world, and where my heart is. I will work tirelessly to make our city more vibrant, innovative, and liveable. I believe in National's vision for fighting the cost of living, lifting all incomes, and delivering better education and healthcare. We can deliver better jobs, housing, transport, and social services.

About me

I have more than 25 years of experience working as a lawyer, public servant, diplomat, military officer, academic, and human rights expert. I want to use my experience, and everything I have learned to be an effective advocate for all voices in Wellington Central. Let's get Wellington back on track.

My priorities
  1. Rebuild the economy to reduce the cost of living for the people of Wellington Central.
  2. Fix the housing crisis and rents by growing supply and cutting the red tape.
  3. Build a second Mt Victoria tunnel and promote an effective bus transport system.
Candidate list rank

45

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Lawyer and diplomat

Residence

Te Aro

Age

47

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

I want to advocate inside the next National-led Government for the people of Wellington Central. Wellington is the best city in the world, and where my heart is. I will work tirelessly to make our city more vibrant, innovative, and liveable. I believe in National's vision for fighting the cost of living, lifting all incomes, and delivering better education and healthcare. We can deliver better jobs, housing, transport, and social services.

About me

I have more than 25 years of experience working as a lawyer, public servant, diplomat, military officer, academic, and human rights expert. I want to use my experience, and everything I have learned to be an effective advocate for all voices in Wellington Central. Let's get Wellington back on track.

My priorities
  1. Rebuild the economy to reduce the cost of living for the people of Wellington Central.
  2. Fix the housing crisis and rents by growing supply and cutting the red tape.
  3. Build a second Mt Victoria tunnel and promote an effective bus transport system.
Candidate list rank

45

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Lawyer and diplomat

Residence

Te Aro

Age

47

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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