Tukituki

General electorate in Hawke's Bay

2026 General Electorate/Hawke's Bay/Tukituki
2023 election resultsShow ▾

Electorate (candidate) votes, 14 October 2023. Winner: Catherine Wedd (National), majority 10,118.

  • Catherine WeddNational21,981 (54.2%)
  • Anna LorckLabour11,863 (29.2%)
  • Nick RatcliffeGreen Party2,383 (5.9%)
  • Rob DouglasACT2,016 (5.0%)
  • Rob HulmanLOYAL1,030 (2.5%)
  • Romana (Marnz) ManningLegalise Cannabis631 (1.6%)
  • Michael NgahukaIndependent379 (0.9%)
  • Melanie Lorraine PetrowskiIndependent181 (0.4%)
  • Allister David ToshIndependent66 (0.2%)
  • Michael PonkIndependent45 (0.1%)

Source: Electoral Commission (electionresults.govt.nz). Electorate (candidate) vote only; party vote not shown.

Current MP for Tukituki

Catherine Wedd

Current MP
National
FromHawke's Bay
About
Former TV journalist and horticulture marketing executive, now MP for Tukituki.

Focus

Championing the four-lane expressway for Tukituki, Cyclone Gabrielle rebuild, expanding export markets for Hawke's Bay produce, and her Members' Bill for 72 hours postnatal care.

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Candidates

Dan Scott

New
Labour
FromTaradale, Hawke's Bay
About
Hawke's Bay meteorologist and forecaster.

Focus

22-year-old meteorologist campaigning on cost of living, health access and climate change mitigation for post-cyclone Hawke's Bay.

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Mark Longworth

New
Green Party
FromElsthorpe, Hawke's Bay
About
Natural medicine practitioner and land steward.

Rob Douglas

ACT
FromHavelock North
About
Registered valuer; owner of Added Valuation Limited.

Focus

Property valuation business director campaigning on property rights and local business support for Tukituki.

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Taine Randell

New
NZ First
FromHastings
About
Former All Blacks captain with 51 tests and 22 as captain, attended Lindisfarne College.

Focus

Former All Blacks captain campaigning on energy policy, water management and immigration reform for Tukituki, citing infrastructure strain.

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Rachel Ward

New
TOP
FromHavelock North
About
Environmental professional with a zoology background who managed wildlife sanctuaries.

Focus

Campaigning on housing affordability, sustainable agriculture and regional economic reform in Hawke's Bay.

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Kaleb Hawkins

New
Independent
FromHastings
About
Owner of a small internet services company at Te Hauke; campaigns on Corrections and rehabilitation reform.

Focus

Independent candidate in Tukituki campaigning on Corrections reform, rehabilitation and community-based support.

General electorateHawke's Bay2026 General Election - 7 Nov 2026