Waitakere
General electorate in Auckland West (formerly New Lynn / Kelston)
š³ 2023 results: No directly comparable result ā Waitakere is a new or substantially redrawn electorate from the 2025 boundary review (formerly New Lynn / Kelston).
Candidates
Vanushi Walters
Labour
FromAuckland
About
West Auckland community lawyer; former senior roles at YouthLaw Aotearoa and the Human Rights Commission.
Focus
Risen to #8 on the list with Foreign Affairs and intelligence portfolios, campaigning on representing West Auckland's diverse communities.
Agnes Loheni
National
FromAuckland
About
Small business owner, former List MP and advocate for families, enterprise and education with Pasifika roots.
Focus
Standing as a strong local voice for Waitakere; advocates for families, small business, education and Pasifika community support.
Steve Abel
Green Party
FromRanui, West Auckland
About
Long-time environmental advocate and Green list MP, holds agriculture, minerals and animal welfare portfolios.
Focus
Long-time environmental advocate contesting Waitakere; focused on Te Tiriti, social justice and environmental integrity.
Callum Sheridan
NewACT
FromNew Zealand
About
Builder, founder of CJS Construction, and national president of the NZ Deerstalkers Association.
Focus
Standing in WaitÄkere on construction sector compliance costs, small business, and outdoor recreation and hunting access.
Mark Roach
NewTOP
FromWest Auckland
About
Music industry consultant of 30 years; founder of Music Managers Forum Aotearoa and Independent Music NZ.
Focus
Standing in WaitÄkere on creative sector support, small business and long-term economic policy.
General electorateAuckland West2026 General Election - 7 Nov 2026