Rangitīkei

General electorate in Manawatu-Whanganui

2023 election resultsShow ▾

Electorate (candidate) votes, 14 October 2023. Winner: Suze Redmayne (National), majority 9,785.

  • Suze RedmayneNational18,945 (47.0%)
  • Zulfiqar ButtLabour9,160 (22.7%)
  • Andrew HoggardACT5,914 (14.7%)
  • Helma VermeulenNZ First3,167 (7.9%)
  • Bernard LongGreen Party3,153 (7.8%)

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

Current MP for Rangitīkei

Suze Redmayne

Current MP
National
FromTurakina, Whanganui area
About
Farmer, business owner (Coastal Lamb) and MP with a Bachelor of Arts from Otago University.

Focus

Passionate about rural Rangitikei communities; operates a 5th-generation farm with sustainable forestry and wetlands, and supports agricultural exports.

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Candidates

Steve Gibson

New
NZ First
FromRangitikei
About
Former police officer of 24 years and small business owner; local councillor

Karl Severinsen

New
Labour
FromPalmerston North area
About
Rangitikei candidate with a career in uniform, youth justice and mental health.

Focus

Former army officer contesting Rangitikei; focused on community safety and social services for the region.

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Andrew Hoggard

ACT
FromKiwitea, Manawatu
About
Dairy farmer and former Federated Farmers president (2020-2023), ACT list MP and Minister for Biosecurity and Food Safety.

Focus

Rural sector advocacy including RMA reform, wild deer management pilots ($750k for Rangitikei catchment groups), and reducing compliance costs for farmers.

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Bernard Long

New
Green Party
FromWaitarere Beach, Levin
About
Artist, activist and former financial-planning business owner.

Kevin Campbell

New
Alliance
FromRangitikei
About
Former Alliance MP (1999-2002) and criminal lawyer with a background in policing and seminary training.
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