West Coast-Tasman

General electorate in Nelson / West Coast

2026 General Electorate/Nelson / West Coast/West Coast-Tasman
2023 election resultsShow â–¾

Electorate (candidate) votes, 14 October 2023. Winner: Maureen Pugh (National), majority 1,017.

  • Maureen PughNational13,317 (32.6%)
  • Damien O'ConnorLabour12,300 (30.1%)
  • Patrick PhelpsIndependent5,903 (14.5%)
  • Steve RichardsGreen Party2,743 (6.7%)
  • Kelly LilleyACT2,520 (6.2%)
  • Jackie FarrellyNZ First1,799 (4.4%)
  • Sue GreyNZ Outdoors & Freedom1,554 (3.8%)
  • Sebastian MarkinovicLOYAL618 (1.5%)
  • Richard OsmastonMFP88 (0.2%)

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

Outgoing MP - Retiring at this election

Maureen Pugh

Retiring
National
FromWest Coast
About
Former National list MP and electorate MP for West Coast-Tasman since 2023.
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Candidates

Sara Dyatlova–Murphy

New
Alliance
About
Software developer from Riwaka; Alliance candidate for West Coast-Tasman.

Katie Milne

New
National
FromWest Coast
About
Dairy farmer, former Federated Farmers President and experienced governance professional.

Focus

Lifelong advocate for West Coast farmers with 26 years as a volunteer firefighter serving rural emergency services.

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Rory Paterson

New
Labour
FromReefton/Greymouth
About
Labour candidate for West Coast-Tasman.

Focus

Standing in West Coast-Tasman on regional representation, local services and access for dispersed communities.

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Andrew Beaumont

New
Green Party
FromWest Coast-Tasman
About
Community and environmental advocate working on food security, local jobs and youth participation.

Focus

Standing in West Coast-Tasman on food security, local job creation and bringing young people into democratic participation.

Janelle Hocking

New
ACT
FromMurchison
About
Owner-operator of the Murchison Four Square since 2014; former National electorate chair.

Focus

Standing in West Coast-Tasman on regional business conditions, rural services and small-town economic viability.

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Jamie Cleine

New
NZ First
FromBuller district
About
Former Mayor of Buller District (six years) and dairy/livestock farmer for 26 years.

Focus

Former Buller Mayor who led Westport climate relocation planning; focused on regional resilience, infrastructure and climate adaptation for the West Coast.

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Cindie Uddstrom

New
TOP
FromWest Coast
About
Greymouth-born business owner with IT and manufacturing expertise.

Focus

Director of Westland Fibreglass Ltd; small business perspective on economic reform and regional development on the West Coast.

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Sue Grey

New
NZ Outdoors & Freedom
FromNelson
About
Lawyer, environmental campaigner and co-leader of the NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party.
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General electorateNelson / West Coast2026 General Election - 7 Nov 2026