National mixes experience and new talent in 2014 list
National mixes experience and new talent in 2014 list
The National Party list for the 2014 election brings together a strong mix of both experienced political leaders and fresh new talent, says National Party President Peter Goodfellow.
"Our 2014 list shows the benefit of our ongoing rejuvenation programme. If National was able to match its election result from 2011, we would bring in as many as 13 new MPs, alongside 46 returning MPs.
"With the depth of talent we have to choose from, settling on a list that balances new blood alongside valuable experience was not an easy task. However, we believe we've struck the right mix that will allow for renewal and continued stability in a third term."
A list ranking committee made up of about 30 delegates from around New Zealand gathered in Wellington yesterday to settle on the List rankings for the September 20 election.
Mr Goodfellow believes the list underlines National's credentials as a strong economic manager which is working hard for all New Zealanders to deliver more jobs, better public services, and higher wages.
"Our list draws on people from all walks of life, from the social sector, to medicine, business, and agriculture. We have a good blend of candidates from a variety of diverse backgrounds."
Mr Goodfellow says that sitting MPs and Ministers have been broadly ranked in their current order, but also notes there are a number of electorates with new candidates who are likely to join #TeamKey in September.
"The Party is in great heart, and I want to thank all those MPs who are retiring at this election for their contribution to their country. I also want to thank their families for the sacrifices so many of them have made to support a busy MP.
"Despite positive polling the National Party has a huge task ahead to ensure our supporters get out and vote at this election. An unstable far left coalition remains a very real risk to New Zealand's positive outlook.
We'll be working very hard until polling day to sell our positive cohesive plan for New Zealand that builds strongly in what the country has achieved over the last six years."
The National Party List for the 2014 General election is:
1 John
Key Helensville
2 Bill
English List
3 David
Carter List
4 Gerry
Brownlee Ilam
5 Steven
Joyce List
6 Judith
Collins Papakura
7 Hekia
Parata Mana
8 Chris
Finlayson Rongotai
9 Paula
Bennett Upper
Harbour
10 Jonathan
Coleman Northcote
11 Murray
McCully East Coast
Bays
12 Anne
Tolley East
Coast
13 Nick
Smith Nelson
14 Tim
Groser New Lynn
15 Amy
Adams Selwyn
16 Nathan
Guy Otaki
17 Craig
Foss Tukituki
18 Simon
Bridges Tauranga
19 Nikki
Kaye Auckland
Central
20 Michael
Woodhouse Dunedin
North
21 Jo
Goodhew Rangitata
22 Chester
Borrows Whanganui
23 Todd
McClay Rotorua
24 Peseta
Sam
Lotu-Iiga Maungakiekie
25 Nicky
Wagner Christchurch
Central
26 Lindsay
Tisch Waikato
27 Louise
Upston Taupo
28 Tim
Macindoe Hamilton
West
29 Jami-Lee
Ross Botany
30 Paul
Goldsmith Epsom
31 Melissa
Lee Mt
Albert
32 Kanwaljit Singh
Bakshi Manukau
East
33 Jian
Yang List
34 Alfred
Ngaro Te
Atatu
35 Maurice
Williamson Pakuranga
36 Jacqui
Dean Waitaki
37 David
Bennett Hamilton
East
38 Jonathan
Young New
Plymouth
39 Brett
Hudson Ohariu
40 Maggie
Barry North
Shore
41 Ian
McKelvie Rangitikei
42 Mark
Mitchell Rodney
43 Simon
O'Connor Tamaki
44 Mike
Sabin Northland
45 Scott
Simpson Coromandel
46 Paul
Foster-Bell Wellington
Central
47 Joanne
Hayes Christchurch
East
48 Parmjeet
Parmar Mt
Roskill
49 Chris
Bishop Hutt
South
50 Nuk
Korako Port
Hills
51 Jono
Naylor Palmerston
North
52 Maureen
Pugh West Coast –
Tasman
53 Misa Fia
Turner Mangere
54 Todd
Barclay Clutha-Southland
55 Andrew
Bayly Hunua
56 Matt
Doocey Waimakariri
57 Sarah
Dowie Invercargill
58 Barbara
Kuriger Taranaki-King
Country
59 Todd
Muller Bay of
Plenty
60 Shane
Reti Whangarei
61 Alastair
Scott Wairarapa
62 Stuart
Smith Kaikoura
63 Wayne
Walford Napier
64 Simeon
Brown Manurewa
65 Hamish
Walker Dunedin
South
66 Lewis
Holden Rimutaka
67 Karl
Varley Wigram
68 Candidate
TBA Kelston
69 Linda
Cooper List
70 Letitia
O'Dwyer List
71 Mark
Bridges List
72 Boris
Sokratov List
73 Matthew
Evetts List
74 Carolyn
O'Fallon List
75 Christopher
Penk List