Waikato

General electorate in Waikato

2026 General Electorate/Waikato/Waikato
2023 election resultsShow ▾

Electorate (candidate) votes, 14 October 2023. Winner: Tim van de Molen (National), majority 18,548.

  • Tim van de MolenNational27,445 (65.5%)
  • Jamie TokoLabour8,897 (21.2%)
  • Stu HusbandNZ First3,587 (8.6%)
  • Megan OwenTOP1,548 (3.7%)
  • Lois DornanVision NZ420 (1.0%)

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

Current MP for Waikato

Tim van de Molen

Current MP
National
FromTamahere
About
MP for Waikato with a background in farming, rural banking and primary-industry leadership.

Focus

Campaigning to extend the Waikato Expressway to Piarere and Tauranga, roll out high-speed internet, and develop infrastructure to support the region's economic growth.

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Candidates

Robbie Cookson

New
NZ First
FromWaikato
About
Fourth-generation dairy farmer and Waikato regional councillor

Jamie Toko

Labour
FromNgaruawahia
About
Waikato candidate (Tainui, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua) focused on rural families.

Focus

Tainui candidate focused on community voice and representation for Waikato's diverse population.

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Ash Parmar

New
ACT
FromWaikato
About
Waikato business owner with more than 20 years across retail, distribution, events and hospitality.

Focus

Standing in Waikato on regulation affecting small business, employment and regional economic conditions.

Walt Cavendish

New
Independent
FromWaikato
About
Dairy farmer and rural advocate who campaigns under the Farmers First banner.
General electorateWaikato2026 General Election - 7 Nov 2026