Candidates in the 2008 New Zealand general election by electorate

Seventy of the one hundred and twenty members of the New Zealand House of Representatives elected in New Zealand's 2008 general election will be from single member constituencies, an increase of one electorate seat from 2005. The initial composition of the 2005 Parliament gave the Labour and National parties each 31 constituencies, the Māori Party four and ACT, United Future and the Progressive Party one each.

New Zealand political candidates
in the MMP era
1996   party lists   by electorate
1999   party lists   by electorate
2002   party lists   by electorate
2005   party lists   by electorate
2008   party lists   by electorate
2011   party lists   by electorate
2014   party lists   by electorate
2017   party lists   by electorate
2020   party lists   by electorate
2023   party lists   by electorate

The election was held on Saturday, 8 November. Nominations for constituency candidates closed at noon on Wednesday, 14 October; this is the final list.[1]

Lines coloured pink denote an MP elected from a party list; lines coloured beige denote the winner of the constituency vote.

General electorates

Auckland Central
Name Party Notes Source
Kerry BevinThe Republic of New Zealand Partyparty leader[2]
Sarita DivisAlliance[3]
Thomas FordeIndependent[4]
Aaron Galey-YoungUnited Future[5]
Stephen GreenfieldIndependent[4]
Nikki KayeNational Partywinner[6]
Kevin O'ConnellAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party[7]
Anthony RavlichHuman Rights Party[4]
Justin RobsonProgressive Party[8]
Denise RocheGreen Party[9]
Judith TizardLabour PartyIncumbent, 1996–2008; MP since 1990; defeated[10]
Scott UrenACT[11]
Oliver WoodsResidents Action Movement[12]

Bay of Plenty
Name Party Notes Source
Peter BrownNew Zealand Firstlist MP 1996–2008; deputy party leader; not returned to parliament[4]
Brian CarterUnited Future[5]
Tony ChristiansenKiwi Party[13]
Francis DenzACT[11]
Carol Devoy-HeenaLabour Party[10]
Tony RyallNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP since 1990; winner[14]

Botany

New seat

Name Party Notes Source
Judy CarterUnited Future[5]
Racheal CheamProgressive Party[8]
Peter CooperGreen Party[15]
Simon KanKiwi Party[13]
Raj SubramanianIndependent[4]
Koro TawaLabour Party[10]
Kenneth WangACTList MP 2004–05[16]
Pansy WongNational PartyList MP, 1996–2008; winner[17]

Christchurch Central

Incumbent Tim Barnett of the Labour Party retired at the 2008 election, having been the MP for Christchurch Central since 1996.

Name Party Notes Source
Somnath BagchiProgressive Party[8]
Andrew BeavenKiwi Party[13]
Mike BritnallAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party[18]
Brendon BurnsLabour Partywinner[10]
Byron ClarkWorkers Party[19]
Greg KleisAlliance[3]
Jan McLauchlanGreen Party[20]
Toni SeverinACT[11]
Nicky WagnerNational PartyList MP 2005–present; elected off party list[14]

Christchurch East
Name Party Notes Source
Lianne DalzielLabour Partyincumbent since 1999; MP since 1990; winner[10]
Aaron GilmoreNational Partyelected off party list[21]
Paul HopkinsonWorkers Party[19]
Tony le CrenKiwi Party[13]
Nick McIlraithDemocrats for Social Credit[22]
Mojo MathersGreen Party[23]
Sevaschan ParkIndependent[4]
Paul PiesseAlliance[4]
Elspeth SandysProgressive Party[8]
Maretta SolomonUnited Future[5]

Clutha-Southland
Name Party Notes Source
Bill EnglishNational PartyIncumbent, current National Party deputy leader, winner[24]
Tim GowGreen Party[4]
Roly HendersonACT[11]
Marvin HubbardAlliance[3]
Don PrydeLabour PartyEngineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union President[10]
Paul TankardFamily Party[4]

Coromandel
Name Party Notes Source
Ray BassettACT[11]
Sandra GoudieNational PartyIncumbent since 2002; winner[25]
Hugh KininmonthLabour Party[10]
James RedwoodGreen Party[23]
Huey RureheKiwi Party[13]

Dunedin North
Name Party Notes Source
Victor BillotAlliance2005 candidate[3]
Hilary CalvertACT[11]
Julian CrawfordAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party[26]
Pete HodgsonLabour Partyincumbent; winner[10]
Mary EdwardsUnited Future[5]
Olive McCraeDemocrats for Social Credit[27]
Metiria TureiGreen Partycurrent MP; elected from party list[28]
Michael WoodhouseNational Partyelected from party list[14]

Dunedin South

Incumbent Labour MP David Benson-Pope was deselected in 2008, having served as MP for Dunedin South since 1999.

Name Party Notes Source
David BernhardtIndependent[4]
Clare CurranLabour Partywinner[10]
Shane GallagherGreen Party[29]
Jacqui McAlpineProgressive Party[8]
Dawn McIntoshDemocrats for Social Credit[30]
Pauline MoffatUnited Future[5]
Kay MurrayAlliance[3]
Colin NichollsACT[11]
Conway PowellNational Party2005 candidate[31]
Robert WansinkRestore All Things In Christ[4]
Philip WescombeKiwi Party[13]

East Coast
Name Party Notes Source
Catherine DelahuntyGreen Party2005 candidate, elected from party list[28]
Brendan HoranNew Zealand First[32]
Moana MackeyLabour PartyList MP, 2003–present; elected from party list[10]
Anne TolleyNational PartyIncumbent MP since 2005; List MP from 1999–2002; winner[14]
Judy TurnerUnited FutureList MP 2002–2008; United Party deputy leader; not re-elected[5]

East Coast Bays
Name Party Notes Source
Paul AdamsFamily PartyUnited Future list MP 2002–05[33]
Sue BradfordGreen Partylist MP; 1999–present; elected from party list[28]
Vivienne GoldsmithLabour Party[10]
Toby HuttonNo Commercial Airport at Whenuapai[4]
Dail JonesNew Zealand Firstcurrent list MP; not re-elected[4]
Tim KronfieldACT[34]
Murray McCullyNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP since 1987; winner[14]
Ian McInnesUnited Future[5]
Elah ZamoraLibertarianz[35]

Epsom
Name Party Notes Source
Andrena BishopHuman Rights Party[4]
Rafe CopelandResidents Action Movement[36]
Grace HadenKiwi Party[13]
Rodney HideACTIncumbent since 2005; MP since 1996, current ACT Party leader; winner[37]
Keith LockeGreen Partylist MP since 1999; 2005 candidate; elected from party list[28]
Kate SuttonLabour Party[10]
Janet TuckUnited Future2005 candidate[5]
Richard WorthNational PartyMP for Epsom, 1999–2005; List MP; elected from party list[38]

Hamilton East
Name Party Notes Source
David BennettNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner[14]
Jack GielenThe Republic of New Zealand Party[39]
Robyn JacksonKiwi Party[13]
Garry MallettACT[11]
Sue MoroneyLabour PartyList MP since 2005; elected from party list[10]
Linda PerssonGreen Party[15]
Rochelle WhiteUnited Future[5]
Doug WoolertonNew Zealand Firstlist MP since 1996; not re-elected[4]

Hamilton West
Name Party Notes Source
Martin GallagherLabour Partyincumbent1999–2008 and 1993–96; not re-elected[10]
Tim MacindoeNational Party2005 candidate; winner[40]
Ian ParkerACT[11]
Ken SmithUnited Future[5]
Dale StevensGreen Party[15]
Suresh VatsyayannIndependent[4]
Tim WikiriwhiLibertarianz2005 candidate[41]

Helensville
Name Party Notes Source
David ClendonGreen Party[28]
Darien FentonLabour PartyList MP since 2005, elected from party list[10]
David GarrettACTelected from party list[42]
John KeyNational PartyIncumbent since 2002, current Leader of the Opposition; current Leader of the National Party; winner[14]
Angela LovelockUnited Future[5]
Peter OsborneLibertarianz[43]

Hunua

New seat largely replacing the old Port Waikato seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Jordan CarterLabour Party[10]
Sir Roger DouglasACTFormer MP 1969–1990, Minister of Finance 1984-88; elected from party list[44]
Toni DrillerUnited Future[5]
Paul HutchisonNational PartyMP for Port Waikato 1996–2008; winner[14]
Fiona KenworthyGreen Party[28]
Helen MulfordNew Zealand First[4]
Frank NaeaKiwi Party[13]
Bruce WhiteheadLibertarianz[45]

Hutt South
Name Party Notes Source
Camilia ChinKiwi Party[13]
Virginia HorrocksGreen Party[23]
Phil HowisonLibertarianz2005 candidate[4]
Trevor MallardLabour PartyIncumbent 1996–present; MP since 1993 and from 1984–90; winner[10]
Lindsay MitchellACT2005 candidate[46]
Paul QuinnNational Partyelected from party list[47]
Murray SmithUnited FutureFormer List MP 2002–05; 2005 candidate[5]

Ilam
Name Party Notes Source
Gerry BrownleeNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; winner[24]
Brian DavidsonACT[48]
Kennedy GrahamGreen Partyelected from party list after the counting of the special votes[28]
Craig HutchinsonProgressive Party[8]
John PickeringUnited Future[5]
David WeustenKiwi Party[13]
Sam YauLabour Party[10]

Invercargill
Name Party Notes Source
Ian CarlineACT[11]
Craig CarsonGreen Party2005 candidate[20]
Shane PleasanceLibertarianz[43]
Eric RoyNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; MP from 1993–2002; winner[14]
Maureen SmithUnited Future[5]
Lesley SoperLabour PartyList MP, 2005; 2007–2008; not re-elected[10]

Kaikōura
Name Party Notes Source
Alastair BelcherKiwi Party[13]
Steffan BrowningGreen Party2005 candidate[28]
Coralie ChristieUnited Future[5]
Colin KingNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner[24]
Linda KingNew Zealand First[4]
John McCaskeyDemocrats for Social Credit[49]
Brian McNamaraLabour Party[10]
Dave TattersfieldACT[11]

Mana
Name Party Notes Source
Michael CollinsACT2005 candidate[11]
Michael GilchristGreen Party[15]
Richard GoodeLibertarianz[4]
Robin GunsonUnited Future2005 candidate[5]
Luamanuvao Winnie LabanLabour Partyincumbent since 2002; MP since 1999; winner[10]
Renton MaclachlanKiwi Party[13]
Tim ManuPacific Party[4]
Hekia ParataNational Partyelected from party list[50]

Māngere

Sitting MP Taito Phillip Field was expelled from the Labour Party in 2007 and will contest the seat for the New Zealand Pacific Party.

Name Party Notes Source
Taito Phillip FieldPacific Partyincumbent from 1996–2008; MP since 1993 (as Labour); not returned to Parliament[51]
Jerry FilipainaFamily Party[52]
Roger FowlerResidents Action Movement[36]
Mita HarrisNational Party[14]
Lemalu MatatumuaIndependent[4]
Tala P'oeProgressive Party[8]
William SioLabour PartyList MP since 2008; winner[10]
Pulotu Selio SolomonUnited Future[5]
Mua Strickson-PuaGreen Party[28]
Michael TabachnikACT[11]

Manukau East
Name Party Notes Source
Kanwal Singh BakshiNational Partyelected from party list[14]
Trevor BarnardProgressive Party[8]
Manogi Turua HeadUnited Future[5]
Tevanga LeavasaPacific Party[4]
Lynn MurphyACT[11]
Poutua Papali'lFamily Party[33]
Ross RobertsonLabour Partyincumbent since 1996; MP since 1987; winner[10]
Kevin StittKiwi Party[13]
Annalucia VermuntCommunist League[53]
Daphna WhitmoreWorkers Party[19]
Donna WyndGreen Party[23]

Manurewa
Name Party Notes Source
Michael BaileyACT[11]
Sukhdev BainsProgressive Party[8]
Cam CalderNational Partyinitially elected from party list until the return of special votes[14]
John HallNew Zealand First[4]
George HawkinsLabour Partyincumbent since 1996; MP since 1990; winner[10]
Alan JohnsonGreen Party[28]
Amjad KhanKiwi Party[4]
Richard LewisFamily Partyparty leader; former leader of Destiny New Zealand[54]
Jim StowersUnited Future[5]
Vui VitalePacific Party[4]

Maungakiekie

Sitting Labour MP Mark Gosche is retiring in 2008, having served as electorate MP for Maungakiekie since 1999.

Name Party Notes Source
Carol BeaumontLabour Partyelected from party list[10]
Elliott BladeResidents Action Movement[36]
Patrick BrownCommunist League[53]
Darren JonesPacific Party[4]
Denise KrumUnited FutureParty president[5]
Asenati Lole-TaylorNew Zealand First[4]
Peseta Sam Lotu-IigaNational PartyAuckland City Councilor; winner[14]
Athol McQuilkanACT[11]
Bernie OgilvyKiwi PartyFormer United Future MP[13]
Rawiri ParateneGreen Party[55]
Matt RobsonProgressive PartyFormer MP[8]

Mount Albert
Name Party Notes Source
Jon CarapietGreen Party[15]
Helen ClarkLabour PartyPrime Minister, Labour leader, incumbent since 1996; MP since 1981; winner/ resigned from Parliament after 2008 General Election. By- election saw the win of Labour Party candidate, David Shearer[10]
Christian DawsonKiwi Party[13]
Dave LlewllThe Republic of New Zealand Party[2]
Kathleen McCabeACT[11]
Ravi MusukuNational Party2005 candidate[14]
Milo SiilataPacific Party[4]
Anthony van den HeuvelHuman Rights Party[4]

Mount Roskill
Name Party Notes Source
Suki AmirapuProgressive Party[8]
Jackie BlueNational PartyList MP 2005–present; elected from party list[14]
Lisa ErGreen Party[23]
Phil GoffLabour PartyIncumbent since 1999; MP 1993–present and 1981–90; winner. Goff, from post 2008 general election to present, is the Labour Leader of the Opposition[10]
Daphne LawlessResidents Action Movement[36]
Joseph RebelloKiwi Party[13]
Shawn TanACT[11]
Neville WilsonUnited Future[5]

Napier
Name Party Notes Source
Russell FairbrotherLabour PartyMP 2002–08; not re-elected[10]
John OrmondACT[11]
Brett StansfieldGreen Party[15]
Chris TremainNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner[14]

Nelson
Name Party Notes Source
Kelvin DealUnited Future[5]
Paul HufflettACT[11]
Diana MellorGreen Party[23]
Nick SmithNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP since 1990; winner[56]
Maryan StreetLabour PartyList MP since 2005; elected off party list[10]
Robin WestleyKiwi Party[13]

New Lynn
Name Party Notes Source
David CunliffeLabour PartyIncumbent since 1999; winner[10]
Kerryanne DalgleishUnited Future[5]
Kath DewarGreen Party[15]
Tim GroserNational PartyList MP 2005–present; elected from party list[14]
Mohammad Kazemi-YazdiProgressive Party[8]
Michael TaskerACT[11]

New Plymouth
Name Party Notes Source
Chris AlbersACT[11]
Harry DuynhovenLabour PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP 1993–2008 and 1984–90; not re-elected[10]
Rusty KaneIndependent[4]
Mike WebberLibertarianz2005 candidate[57]
Jonathan YoungNational Partywinner[58]

North Shore
Name Party Notes Source
John BoscawenACTelected from party list[4]
Louise ClearyFamily Party[59]
Stephen CooperResidents Action Movement[36]
Joe GregoryNew Zealand First[4]
Damian LightUnited Future[5]
Wayne MappNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; winner[14]
Michael MurphyLibertarianz2005 candidate[60]
Phil TwyfordLabour Party2005 candidate; elected from party list[10]
Pieter WatsonGreen Party[15]

Northcote
Name Party Notes Source
Jonathan ColemanNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner[14]
Benjamin DohertyResidents Action Movement[4]
Steven DromgoolUnited Future[5]
Jeanette ElleyGreen Party[23]
Brenda HillProgressive Party[8]
Nick KearneyACT[11]
Peter LintonLibertarianz[61]
Hamish McCrackenLabour Party[10]
Barry McDonaldKiwi Party[13]
Angela XuFamily Party[33]

Northland
Name Party Notes Source
John CarterNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP since 1987; winner[14]
Shane JonesLabour PartyList MP, 2005–present; elected from party list[10]
Martin LeidingGreen Party[20]
Mike ShawKiwi Party[13]
Melanie TaylorFamily Party[59]
David WilsonDemocrats for Social Credit[22]
Alan WoodACT[11]

Ōhariu

new seat largely replacing Ōhariu-Belmont.

Name Party Notes Source
Kelly BuchananAlliance2005 Mana candidate[3]
Charles ChauvelLabour PartyList MP 2006–present; 2005 Ōhariu-Belmont candidate; elected from party list[10]
Colin du PlessisACT[11]
Peter DunneUnited FutureMP for Ōhariu-Belmont 1996–present; MP since 1984; United Future party leader; won the seat[5]
Gareth HughesGreen PartyWill be elected from the party list in 2010 to replace Jeanette Fitzsimons[28]
Katrina ShanksNational PartyList MP since 2007; 2005 candidate for Ōhariu-Belmont; elected from party list[14]
Joel SisonKiwi Party[13]
Danyl StrypeAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party[62]

Ōtaki
Name Party Notes Source
Dianne BrownUnited Future[5]
Nathan GuyNational PartyList MP 2005–08; winner[63]
Darren HughesLabour PartyIncumbent 2002–2008; returned to Parliament from party list[10]
Jim KebbelGreen[4]
Peter McCaffreyACT[11]
Josie PaganiProgressive Party[8]
David ScottNew Zealand First[4]

Pakuranga
Name Party Notes Source
Zachary DornerGreen Party[28]
Brian HilderKiwi Party[13]
Andrew JollandsACT[11]
Brian KellyLabour Party[10]
Jeffrey LyProgressive Party[8]
Pita ParaoneNew Zealand FirstMP, 2002–08; not returned to parliament[4]
Quentin ToddUnited Future[5]
Maurice WilliamsonNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP since 1987; winner[14]

Palmerston North

Sitting Labour MP Steve Maharey is retiring at the 2008 election, having been MP for the seat since 1990.

Name Party Notes Source
Arshad ChathaIndependent[4]
Kevin DittmerACT[4]
Iain Lees-GallowayLabour Partywinner[10]
Debbie LucasProgressive Party[8]
Lawrence O'HalloranGreen Party2005 candidate[64]
Graham OderingNew Zealand First2005 candidate[65]
Frank OwenUnited Future[5]
Malcolm PlimmerNational Party2005 candidate[66]
Grant SetonIndependent[4]

Papakura

New seat largely replacing the old Clevedon seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Brent CatchpoleNew Zealand FirstList MP 2002–05[4]
Judith CollinsNational PartyMP for Clevedon, 2002–08; winner[67]
Rachel GrimwoodGreen Party[4]
Dave HereoraLabour PartyList MP, 2002–2008; not re-elected[10]
Bryan MockridgeUnited Future[5]
Pat O'DeaResidents Action Movement[36]
John ThompsonACT[11]

Port Hills

New seat largely replacing the old Banks Peninsula seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Joseph BurstonGreen Party[28]
Phil ClearwaterProgressive Party[8]
Ruth DysonLabour PartyMP for Banks Peninsula, 1999–2008; MP since 1993; winner[10]
Wilton GrayKiwi Party[13]
Terry HeffernanNational Party[68]
Robin LoomesUnited Future[5]
Andrew McKenzieAlliance[3]
Geoff RussellACT[11]

Rangitata

New seat

Name Party Notes Source
Julian BlanchardLabour Party[10]
Tony BuntingKiwi Party[69]
Jo GoodhewNational PartyMP for Aoraki, 2005–08; winner[24]
Peter McCawACT[11]
Paul TewIndependent[4]
Brian WardUnited Future[5]

Rangitīkei
Name Party Notes Source
Jills Angus BurneyLabour Party[10]
Steve GibsonIndependent[4]
John LangfordUnited Future[5]
Simon PowerNational PartyIncumbent since 1999; winner[14]
Jean ThompsonACT[11]

Rimutaka

Incumbent MP Paul Swain of the Labour Party stood down as MP for Rimutaka after twelve years, having served various Hutt Valley electorates since 1990.

Name Party Notes Source
Chris HipkinsLabour Partywinner[10]
Jenni HurnUnited Future[5]
Nigel KearneyACT[4]
Ron MarkNew Zealand FirstList MP since 1996; not returned to Parliament[70]
John MauriceProgressive Party[8]
Lynette VigrassGreen Party[20]
Richard WhitesideNational Party[71]

Rodney
Name Party Notes Source
Karl AdamsFamily Party[33]
Kathleen DealUnited Future[5]
Simonne DyerKiwi Party[13]
Beryl GoodACT[11]
David HayGreen Party[23]
Tracey MartinNew Zealand First[4]
Conor RobertsLabour Party[10]
Lockwood SmithNational PartyIncumbent since 1996; MP since 1984; winner[14]

Rongotai
Name Party Notes Source
Mike BridgeACT[11]
Gordon CopelandKiwi Partyex-United Future list MP 2002–2008; not re-elected[72]
Chris FinlaysonNational PartyList MP 2005– ; elected from party list[14]
Annette KingLabour PartyIncumbent since 1986; MP 1993–present and 1984–90; winner[10]
Mitch LeesLibertarianz[73]
Karuna MuthuUnited Future[5]
Russel NormanGreen PartyCo-leader of the Green Party; MP since 2008; elected from party list[28]

Rotorua
Name Party Notes Source
Steve ChadwickLabour PartyIncumbent since 1999; defeated in constituency and returned from party list[10]
Todd McClayNational Partywinner[14]
Grant RogersResidents Action Movement[36]
Raewyn SavilleGreen Party[28]
Daryl SmithKiwi Party[13]
Arthur SolomonUnited Future[5]
Fred StevensLibertarianz[4]

Selwyn

New seat largely replacing the old Rakaia seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Amy AdamsNational Partywinner[74]
David CoatesLabour Party[10]
Samuel DennisFamily Party[59]
Phillipa MainProgressive Party[8]
Victoria NormanUnited Future[5]
Ivor WatsonACT[11]
Eleanor WilliamsonKiwi Party[13]
Bill WoodsIndependent[4]

Tāmaki
Name Party Notes Source
Josephine BartleyLabour[10]
Greg GraydonUnited Future[5]
Richard LeckingerGreen Party[23]
Doug NabbsNew Zealand First[4]
Allan PeacheyNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner[14]
Chris SimmondsACT[11]
Ralph TaylorProgressive Party[8]

Taranaki-King Country
Name Party Notes Source
Shane ArdernNational PartyIncumbent since 1998; winner[14]
Rob HamillGreenAlso known as an Olympic rower[75]
Bill IzardACT[76]
Iain ParkerDemocrats for Social Credit[22]
Renee van de WertLabour Party[10]

Taupō
Name Party Notes Source
Martin BloxhamIndependent[77]
Mark BurtonLabour PartyIncumbent 1996–2008; MP from 1993–2008; not re-elected[10]
Max EdwardsUnited Future[5]
Robbie MacIndependent[4]
Louise UpstonNational Partywinner[78]

Tauranga

Incumbent MP Bob Clarkson of the National Party is retiring in 2008, having served as MP for Tauranga since 2005.

Name Party Notes Source
Larry BaldockKiwi PartyUnited Future list MP 2002–05; Leader of The Kiwi Party[79]
Simon BridgesNational Partywinner[80]
Gray EatwellIndependent[4]
Terry LeamingIndependent[4]
David MacartneyThe Republic of New Zealand Party[2]
Anne PankhurstLabour Party[10]
Winston PetersNew Zealand FirstList MP; MP for Tauranga 1984–2005; Leader of New Zealand First; not returned to Parliament[81]
Katherine RansomDemocrats for Social Credit[22]
Ron ScottACT[11]
Karen SummerhaysGreen Party[82]
John WillocksUnited Future[5]

Te Atatū
Name Party Notes Source
Fiasili Ah TongPacific Party[4]
Lech BeltowskiACT[11]
Chris CarterLabour Party Incumbent 1999–present and 1993–96; winner[10]
Xavier GoldieGreen Party[15]
Tau HenareNational Partylist MP 2005–present; MP (New Zealand First, Independent, Mauri Pacific) 1993–99; elected from party list[14]
Pavitra RoyProgressive Party[8]
Talei Solomon-MuaUnited Future[5]
Jo van KempenKiwi Party[13]
Bob van RuysseveltAlliance[3]

Tukituki
Name Party Notes Source
Rick BarkerLabour PartyList MP 2005; MP for Tukituki 1996–05; MP since 1993; elected from party list[10]
Quentin DuthieGreen Party[23]
Craig FossNational PartyIncumbent 2005–present; winner[14]
Duncan LennoxACT[11]
Thomas O’NeillAlliance[3]
Dawn PatchettProgressive Party[8]
Barry PulfordDemocrats for Social Credit[22]

Waikato

New seat largely replacing the old Piako seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Jacinda ArdernLabour Partyelected from party list[83]
Mark DaviesACT[11]
Wendy HarperGreen Party[20]
John PembertonDemocrats for Social Credit[22]
James RossKiwi Party[13]
Barbara StewartNew Zealand FirstMP 2002–08; not re-elected[4]
Lindsay TischNational PartyMP for Piako 2002–present; MP since 1999; winner[25]

Waimakariri
Name Party Notes Source
Leighton BakerKiwi Party[13]
Clayton CosgroveLabour PartyIncumbent since 1999; winner[10]
Aaron KeownACT[11]
Alan LieftingGreen Party[20]
Melanie Mark-ShadboltNew Zealand First[4]
Kelleigh Sheffield-CranstounUnited Future[5]
Kate WilkinsonNational Partylist MP 2005–present; elected from party list[24]

Wairarapa
Name Party Notes Source
Shane AtkinsonACT[11]
John HayesNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner[14]
Denise MackenzieLabour Party2005 candidate[10]
Richard McGrathLibertarianz[84]
Edwin PerryNew Zealand FirstMP 2002–05[4]
Graeme ReevesUnited FutureNational Party MP for Miramar, 1990–93[5]
Amy TubmanAlliance[3]
Michael WoodcockGreen Party[15]

Waitakere
Name Party Notes Source
Rita BeckmannflayIndependent[4]
Paula BennettNational PartyList MP 2005–2008; winner[85]
Sandra EthellAlliance[3]
Michael KiddFamily Party[59]
Craig McNairNew Zealand FirstMP 2002–05[4]
Fia Misa TupouPacific Party[4]
Lynne PillayLabour PartyIncumbent 2002–2008; returned to parliament from party list[10]
John RiddellACT[11]
Gary StewartGreen Party[15]

Waitaki

New seat largely replacing the old Otago seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Oliver BriggsGreen Party[20]
Jacqui DeanNationalMP for Otago 2005–08; winner[14]
John FraserACT[4]
Simon GuyDirect Democracy[4]
Claire MainProgressive Party[8]
Norm MacRitchieAlliance[3]
David ParkerLabour PartyList MP 2005–present; MP since 2002; elected from party list[10]
Hessel van WierenDemocrats for Social Credit[22]

Wellington Central

Incumbent Labour MP Marian Hobbs is retiring at the 2008 election, having served the seat since 1999.

Name Party Notes Source
Michael ApplebyAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Partyparty leader[86]
Grant BrookesResidents Action Movement[36]
Rebekah ClementKiwi Party[13]
Bernard DarntonLibertarianzparty leader[87]
Don FranksWorkers Party[19]
Stephen FranksNational PartyFormer ACT MP, 1999-05[88]
Justin HarnishRepublic of New Zealand[4]
Sue KedgleyGreen Partylist MP 1999–present; elected from party list[28]
Al MansellIndependent[4]
Grant RobertsonLabour Partywinner[10]
Heather RoyACTACT party deputy leader; MP 2002–present; elected from party list[89]
Vaughan SmithUnited Future[5]
David SomersetProgressive Party[8]
Richard WallisAlliance[3]

West Coast-Tasman
Name Party Notes Source
Chris AuchinvoleNational Partylist MP 2005–present; winner[24]
Kevin HagueGreen Partyelected from party list[28]
Damien O'ConnorLabour PartyIncumbent 1996–08; MP 1993–2008; not re-elected[10]
Steve RichardsMcGillicuddy Serious Party[4]
Jocelyn SmithUnited Future[5]
Robert TerryAotearoa NZ Youth[4]
Reg TurnerRepresentative Party[4]
Steven WilkinsonAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party[90]

Whanganui
Name Party Notes Source
Chester BorrowsNational PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner[91]
Alan DavidsonACT[11]
Hamish McDouallLabour Party[10]
John MilnesGreen Party[20]
Heather SmithDemocrats for Social Credit[22]

Whangarei
Name Party Notes Source
Paul ChalmersLabour Party2005 candidate[10]
Paul DohertyGreen Party[15]
Ken GoodhueDemocrats for Social Credit[22]
Maureen GunstonUnited Future[5]
Phil HeatleyNational Partyincumbent, 1999–present, winner[14]
Don HedgesIndependent[4]
Helen HughesLibertarianz[92]
Martin KaipoResidents Action Movement[36]
Tom McLellandACT[11]
Viv ShepherdProgressive Party[8]
Simon VallingsIndependent[4]

Wigram
Name Party Notes Source
Marc AlexanderNational PartyFormer United Future MP, 2002–05[93]
Jim AndertonProgressive PartyIncumbent MP 1996–present: MP since 1984, Progressive leader; winner[8]
Lindsay CameronKiwi Party[13]
Steve CampbellNew Zealand First[4]
Tom DowieAlliance[3]
Erin Ebborn-GillespieLabour Party[10]
Matthew GardinerACT[11]
Michael HansenEconomic Euthenics[4]
Ben MorganLibertarianz[43]
John RingDemocrats for Social Credit[22]
Vanessa RobertsUnited Future[5]
Peter TaylorGreen Party[15]

Māori electorates

Hauraki-Waikato

New seat replacing the old Tainui seat.

Name Party Notes Source
Angeline GreensillMāori Party2005 candidate[94]
Nanaia MahutaLabour PartyMP for Tainui, 2005–08; MP since 1996; winner[10]

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
Name Party Notes Source
Derek FoxMāori Party[95]
Parekura HoromiaLabour PartyIncumbent since 1999; winner[10]
Bevan TipeneGreen Party[4]

Tāmaki Makaurau
Name Party Notes Source
Mikaere CurtisGreen Party[15]
Vapi KupengaKiwi Party[69]
Marama NathanIndependent[96]
Pita SharplesMāori Partyincumbent since 2005; Māori Party co-leader; winner[97]
Kane Te WaakaIndependent[4]
Louisa WallLabour Partylist MP, 2008–present; not re-elected[10]

Te Tai Hauāuru
Name Party Notes Source
Errol MasonLabour Party[10]
Tariana TuriaMāori Partyincumbent since 1999; MP since 1996 (Labour 1996 – 2004); Māori Party co-leader; winner[98]

Te Tai Tokerau
Name Party Notes Source
Judy DanielsAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party[99]
Kelvin DavisLabour Partyelected from party list[10]
Hone HarawiraMāori Partyincumbent 2005– ; winner[98]
David RankinHapu Party[100]
Peter TashkoffACT[11]

Te Tai Tonga
Name Party Notes Source
Rahui KateneMāori Partywinner[101]
Dora Roimata LangsburyGreen Party[28]
Mahara OkeroaLabour PartyIncumbent since 1999; not re-elected[10]

Waiariki
Name Party Notes Source
Te Ururoa FlavellMāori PartyIncumbent since 2005; winner[102]
Mita RirinuiLabour PartyList MP 2005–present; MP 1999–2005; elected from party list[10]

See also

References
  1. "Chief Electoral Office In Top Gear (press release)". scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 12 September 2008.
  2. "Campaign 008: The Republican Bid for Parliamentary Representation". Republic of New Zealand Party. Archived from the original on 17 June 2008. Retrieved 22 June 2008.
  3. "Alliance 2008 Election Candidates". Alliance. 2008. Retrieved 11 June 2008.
  4. "Where to vote and who is standing". New Zealand Electoral Commission. 2008. Archived from the original on 16 October 2008. Retrieved 15 October 2008.
  5. "Candidates 2008 election". United Future new Zealand. 2008. Archived from the original on 2 August 2008. Retrieved 11 June 2008.
  6. Transtasman (18 March 2008). "Capital Talk". Archived from the original on 11 March 2008.
  7. "Cannabis candidate to stand in Auckland Central". scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 25 September 2008.
  8. "Progressive Party announces candidate list". Scoop. 30 September 2008.
  9. Green Party. "Roche, Denise".
  10. "Labour's 2008 Candidates by electorate". New Zealand Labour Party. Archived from the original on 21 September 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2008.
  11. "Candidates: ACT New Zealand". ACT New Zealand. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2008.
  12. Scoop (28 May 2008). "Key's bribe to students too little, too late".
  13. "The Kiwi Party – Electoral Candidate". Archived from the original on 19 September 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2008.
  14. "National Party Candidates". Decision08.co.nz. Archived from the original on 18 September 2008. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  15. "Election08 Green Party Candidates". Green Party. Archived from the original on 1 December 2008. Retrieved 31 July 2008.
  16. PJ Taylor (25 June 2008). "Wang to contest Botany electorate for Act". Howick and Pakuranga Times online. Archived from the original on 27 June 2008. Retrieved 25 June 2007.
  17. NZPA (7 December 2007). "Pansy Wong tipped for new Auckland seat". The Dominion Post. Retrieved 7 December 2007.
  18. "Deputy Leader stands in Christchurch Central". 4 August 2008. Retrieved 9 September 2008.
  19. "Vote Workers Party!". The Spark. 2008. Archived from the original on 30 June 2008. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
  20. "Election 2008 Candidates: page 3". Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2008.
  21. "National Selects Aaron Gilmore as the Candidate for Christchurch East to Contest the 2008 Election". Aarongilmore.org.nz. 27 November 2007. Archived from the original on 9 March 2008.
  22. "DSC President Releases Party List". New Zealand Democrats for Social Credit. 27 August 2008. Retrieved 29 August 2008.
  23. "Election 2008 Candidates: page 2". Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2008.
  24. "Race for 2008 electorate seats". stuff.co.nz. 6 November 2007.
  25. "Jostling begins in Waikato". Waikato Times. 24 November 2007.
  26. "ALCP launch Dunedin North Campaign". 17 June 2008. Retrieved 22 June 2008.
  27. "Olive McCrae: Dunedin North Electorate". 20 September 2008. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
  28. "Election 2008 Candidates: page 1". Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. Archived from the original on 26 June 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2008.
  29. "Election 08 Green Party Candidates". Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. Retrieved 25 August 2008.
  30. "Social Credit Information Centre Opens in Dunedin". New Zealand Democrats for Social Credit. 26 June 2008. Archived from the original on 19 July 2008. Retrieved 28 June 2008.
  31. "Dr Conway Powell". Candidate's page on National Party website. 18 March 2008. Archived from the original on 1 August 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  32. "Kiwi celebs eye Beehive". Sunday News. stuff.co.nz.
  33. "Candidates". Family Party website. The Family Party.
  34. "Electorate Candidates". ACT New Zealand. Archived from the original on 4 December 2008.
  35. "Libertarianz electoral candidates". Retrieved 8 August 2008.
  36. "Oliver and the RAM Party List". 5 September 2008. Retrieved 7 September 2008.
  37. scoop.co.nz. "Locke reselected as Epsom candidate".
  38. "R Worth's campaign to win back Epsom". Archived from the original on 12 June 2007.
  39. "Republic of New Zealand: Electorates". Republic of New Zealand Party. Archived from the original on 21 November 2007. Retrieved 22 June 2008.
  40. "Tim Macindoe". Candidate's page on National Party website. 18 March 2008. Archived from the original on 1 August 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  41. "Libertarianz electoral candidates". Retrieved 8 August 2008.
  42. "David Garrett". ACT New Zealand. Archived from the original on 11 December 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
  43. "Libertarianz electoral candidates 2008". Archived from the original on 28 September 2008. Retrieved 2 October 2008.
  44. Young, Audrey (9 June 2008). "Douglas to take high position on Act list". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
  45. "Libertarianz electoral candidates". Retrieved 8 August 2008.
  46. "Hide: Talent, Guts And Vision (Press release)". scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  47. NZ Rugby Union Maori Board Chairman; Dominion Post 8 April 2008 page A5
  48. "ACT New Zealand: Candidates".
  49. "SDSC President Releases Party List". New Zealand Democrats for Social Credit. 27 August 2008. Retrieved 29 August 2008.
  50. Titahi Bay resident; Dominion Post 8 April 2008 page A5
  51. "New Zealand Pacific Party Candidates". decision08.co.nz. Archived from the original on 18 October 2008.
  52. "Candidates". Family Party website.
  53. "Communist League announces candidates for 2008". Scoop Media. 1 October 2008. Retrieved 1 October 2008.
  54. "Richard Lewis". The Family Party. Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved 27 September 2008.
  55. "Rawiri Paratene stands as Green candidate". 18 September 2008. Retrieved 25 September 2008.
  56. "Smith is confirmed for Nelson". Nelson Mail. 14 November 2007.
  57. "Libertarianz electoral candidates". Retrieved 8 August 2008.
  58. "Jonathan Young – Candidate Profiles – NZ National Party –". Archived from the original on 1 August 2008. Retrieved 18 August 2008.
  59. "Family Party Candidates". decision08.co.nz. Archived from the original on 18 October 2008.
  60. "Libertarianz electoral candidates". Retrieved 8 August 2008.
  61. "Libertarianz electoral candidates". Retrieved 8 August 2008.
  62. "ALCP challenges Peter Dunne in Ohariu". Aotearoa Legalise Cannibis Party. Retrieved 29 September 2008.
  63. "Guy Confirmed Candidate in Otaki Contest". nathanguy.co.nz. 7 November 2007. Archived from the original on 23 September 2008. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  64. "Green Party puts O'Halloran up". Manawatu Standard. 9 September 2008. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2008.
  65. "Odering confirms he's NZ First's man for city seat". Manawatu Standard. 7 October 2008. Archived from the original on 11 December 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
  66. "National's hopes on Plimmer". Manawatu Standard. 17 December 2007.
  67. "Collins Comments 27 November 2007". Press release on Scoop.co.nz. 27 November 2007.
  68. "Terry Heffernan". Candidate's page on National Party website. 18 March 2008. Archived from the original on 1 August 2008. Retrieved 1 August 2008.
  69. "Kiwi Party Announces First Ten List Candidates". scoop.co.nz. 30 September 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
  70. "NZ First MP joins fray in Rimutaka". Radio New Zealand. 10 October 2008. Archived from the original on 12 February 2012.
  71. Dominion Post 27 March 2008 page A10
  72. The Wellingtonian 22 May 2008 page 8
  73. "Libertarianz electoral candidates". Retrieved 8 August 2008.
  74. "AMY ADAMS National's candidate for Selwyn". scoop.co.nz. 12 May 2008.
  75. "Final Green Party candidate announced". Retrieved 14 October 2008.
  76. "Decision 08: Electorates > Taranaki-King Country". Archived from the original on 16 October 2008. Retrieved 29 August 2008.
  77. "www.martin4taupo.com".
  78. "www.louiseupston.co.nz". Archived from the original on 30 December 2007.
  79. "Pankhurst and Baldock to vie for Tauranga". Newstalk ZB. 19 December 2007. Archived from the original on 15 August 2007.
  80. "Bridges wins National nomination for Tauranga". Stuff. 13 June 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2008.
  81. "Winston Peters confirms he will stand in Tauranga". Radio New Zealand. 22 June 2008. Archived from the original on 12 February 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2008.
  82. "Election 2008 Candidates: page 2". Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. p. 1. Archived from the original on 26 June 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2008.
  83. "Let the campaign for power begin". Waikato Times. 14 September 2008. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012.
  84. "Libertarianz electoral candidates". Retrieved 8 August 2008.
  85. "National Party Candidates". decision08.co.nz. Archived from the original on 18 September 2008. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  86. "Candidates 08". Aotearoa Legalise Cannibis Party. Retrieved 25 September 2008.
  87. "decision08.co.nz". 1 August 2007. Archived from the original on 22 September 2008.
  88. "Wgtn Central seat being hotly fought". Newstalk ZB. 20 March 2007.
  89. "Heather Roy to stand in Wellington Central". Dominion Post. 23 November 2007.
  90. "Steven Wilkinson – West Coast/Tasman campaign". Archived from the original on 10 June 2008. Retrieved 12 June 2008.
  91. "Electorates: Whanganui". Decision08. Archived from the original on 13 August 2008. Retrieved 16 July 2008.
  92. "Libertarianz electoral candidates". Retrieved 8 August 2008.
  93. "Former United Future MP National candidate for Wigram". Waikato Times. 7 December 2007.
  94. "Angeline Greensill to stand for Hauraki Waikato". Press release on Scoop.co.nz. 14 November 2007.
  95. "Derek Fox – Maori Party Candidate for Ikaroa Rawhiti". Māori Party. 8 March 2008. Archived from the original on 18 October 2008.
  96. "Updated Candidate Nominations For Tāmaki Makaurau". press release on scoop.co.nz. 17 October 2008. Retrieved 17 October 2008.
  97. "Tamaki Makaurau". decision08.co.nz. 21 July 2008. Archived from the original on 13 August 2008. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  98. "Maori Party Candidates". decision08.co.nz. 21 July 2008. Archived from the original on 2 October 2008. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  99. "AJudy Daniels – Te Tai Tokerau". 1 October 2008. Retrieved 2 October 2008.
  100. "Hapu Party confirms first candidate". Scoop media. 20 September 2008. Retrieved 21 September 2008.
  101. "Maori Party select Te Tai Tonga candidate". Stuff. 16 July 2008. Retrieved 16 July 2008.
  102. "Electorates: Waiariki". Decision08. Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 16 July 2008.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.