Coromandel

General electorate in Waikato

2023 election resultsShow â–¾

Electorate (candidate) votes, 14 October 2023. Winner: Scott Simpson (National), majority 17,014.

  • Scott SimpsonNational24,914 (53.9%)
  • Beryl RileyLabour7,900 (17.1%)
  • Pamela GrealeyGreen Party4,942 (10.7%)
  • Calleb AnsellNZ First3,145 (6.8%)
  • Joanna VerbergACT2,725 (5.9%)
  • Ray CobbLOYAL2,315 (5.0%)
  • Sarai TePouNZ Outdoors & Freedom273 (0.6%)

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

Current MP for Coromandel

Scott Simpson

Current MP
National
FromThames
About
MP and former charity CEO with extensive business experience and legal qualifications.

Focus

Focused on restricting commercial fishing in the Coromandel marine area and supporting rural workers through KiwiSaver adjustments.

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Candidates

Vincent Anderson

New
NZ First
FromCoromandel
About
Waikato businessman and former Matamata-Piako district councillor with 20+ years in technology, procurement and business

Glen Bennett

Labour
FromCoromandel
About
Community sector worker for 20+ years spanning restorative justice and youth support, Labour list MP and Senior Whip.

Focus

Tourism and Hospitality spokesperson contesting Coromandel; focused on cost of living, housing, climate challenges and the region's tourism economy.

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Pamela Grealey

Green Party
FromCoromandel
About
Entrepreneur and worker advocate with experience in social enterprise and systems programmes.

Mike McCormick

ACT
FromAuckland
About
Bachelor of Science graduate with a career across horticulture, retail, liquor and transport and logistics.

Focus

Standing in Coromandel on property rights, regulation and education standards.

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