Takanini
General electorate in Auckland South
2023 election resultsShow ▾
Electorate (candidate) votes, 14 October 2023. Winner: Rima Nakhle (National), majority 8,775.
- Rima NakhleNational21,936 (57.9%)
- Neru LeavasaLabour13,161 (34.8%)
- Rae Ah CheeACT2,037 (5.4%)
- Lynley TullochAnimal Justice736 (1.9%)
Source: Electoral Commission (electionresults.govt.nz). Electorate (candidate) vote only; party vote not shown.
Current MP for Takanini
Rima Nakhle
Current MPNational
FromTakanini, Auckland
About
Lawyer and business manager with a background in transitional housing and community service.
Focus
Campaigning on getting Mill Road built, grade separation for Takanini, safety cameras, a new primary school in Flat Bush, and rubbish collection improvements.
Candidates
Lynley Tulloch
Animal Justice
FromTakanini
About
Animal Justice Party candidate; contested the electorate in 2023.
Kharag Singh
NewLabour
FromTakanini, Auckland
About
Takanini candidate focused on jobs, healthcare and affordable housing.
Focus
Standing in Takanini on housing supply, cost of living and health services for a fast-growing South Auckland electorate.
Elliot Ikilei
NewNZ First
FromAuckland
About
Former New Conservative Party leader and long-time youth worker (Niuean, Tongan, Māori and English heritage) who joined NZ First in June 2026 to contest Takanini.
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