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:
1John Key Helensville
2Bill English List
3David Carter List
4Gerry Brownlee Ilam
5Steven Joyce List
6Judith Collins Papakura
7Hekia Parata Mana
8Chris Finlayson Rongotai
9Paula Bennett Upper Harbour
10Jonathan Coleman Northcote
11Murray McCully East Coast Bays
12Anne Tolley East Coast
13Nick Smith Nelson
14Tim Groser New Lynn
15Amy Adams Selwyn
16Nathan Guy Otaki
17Craig Foss Tukituki
18Simon Bridges Tauranga
19Nikki Kaye Auckland Central
20Michael Woodhouse Dunedin North
21Jo Goodhew Rangitata
22Chester Borrows Whanganui
23Todd McClay Rotorua
24Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga Maungakiekie
25Nicky Wagner Christchurch Central
26Lindsay Tisch Waikato
27Louise Upston Taupo
28Tim Macindoe Hamilton West
29Jami-Lee Ross Botany
30Paul Goldsmith Epsom
31Melissa Lee Mt Albert
32Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi Manukau East
33Jian Yang List
34Alfred Ngaro Te Atatu
35Maurice Williamson Pakuranga
36Jacqui Dean Waitaki
37David Bennett Hamilton East
38Jonathan Young New Plymouth
39Brett Hudson Ohariu
40Maggie Barry North Shore
41Ian McKelvie Rangitikei
42Mark Mitchell Rodney
43Simon O'Connor Tamaki
44Mike Sabin Northland
45Scott Simpson Coromandel
46Paul Foster-Bell Wellington Central
47Joanne Hayes Christchurch East
48Parmjeet Parmar Mt Roskill
49Chris Bishop Hutt South
50Nuk Korako Port Hills
51Jono Naylor Palmerston North
52Maureen Pugh West Coast – Tasman
53Misa Fia Turner Mangere
54Todd Barclay Clutha-Southland
55Andrew Bayly Hunua
56Matt Doocey Waimakariri
57Sarah Dowie Invercargill
58Barbara Kuriger Taranaki-King Country
59Todd Muller Bay of Plenty
60Shane Reti Whangarei
61Alastair Scott Wairarapa
62Stuart Smith Kaikoura
63Wayne Walford Napier
64Simeon Brown Manurewa
65Hamish Walker Dunedin South
66Lewis Holden Rimutaka
67Karl Varley Wigram
68Candidate TBA Kelston
69Linda Cooper List
70Letitia O'Dwyer List
71Mark Bridges List
72Boris Sokratov List
73Matthew Evetts List
74Carolyn O'Fallon List
75Christopher Penk List