Judy Kirk National Party President
17 August 2008
National's list promotes strength and diversity
The National Party's 2008 list promotes strength and diversity, says Judy Kirk, National Party President.
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga (Maungakiekie) has been ranked at number 35, Hekia Parata (Mana) at 36, Melissa Lee (list) at
number 37, Kanwal Bakshi (Manukau East) at 38 and Paul Quinn (Hutt South) at number 48.
"The diversity and individual strengths of the candidates is outstanding. It is a list that truly blends experience with
new talent."
The Party has 17 women in the top 60 and all National's returning MPs have been ranked on the list in the top 50.
"We've had a strong caucus over the last parliamentary term, all of whom have worked very hard. By placing them all in
the top 50 we are presenting a united and experienced team who are now able to get on with job of campaigning hard for
the party vote."
Youth is represented through Aaron Gilmore (Christchurch East) and Nikki Kaye (Auckland Central) ranked at 56 and 57
respectively.
Provincial New Zealand is also well represented with new talent. Simon Bridges (Tauranga) is ranked at number 51, Amy
Adams (Selwyn) 52, Louise Upston (Taupo) 53, Todd McClay (Rotorua) at 54 and Tim Macindoe (Hamilton West) at 55. All are
expected to campaign strongly to win their seats.
National's Campaign Chair Steven Joyce (list) is the highest ranked new candidate, at number 16 on the list.
Judy Kirk says this is the strongest list the National Party has put together for some time.
"The Party is very proud to be able to put forward such a talented team of people who are ready to serve their country
and help build a stronger future for all New Zealanders."
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Name
Electorate
1. John Key
Helensville
2. Hon Bill English
Clutha-Southland
3. Gerry Brownlee
Ilam
4. Simon Power
Rangitikei
5. Hon Dr Nick Smith
Nelson
6. Hon Tony Ryall
Bay of Plenty
7. Judith Collins
Clevedon
8. Hon Maurice Williamson
Pakuranga
9. David Carter
List
10. Anne Tolley
East Coast
11. Hon Murray McCully
East Coast Bays
12. Dr Hon Lockwood Smith
Rodney
13. Dr Wayne Mapp
North Shore
14. Chris Finlayson
Rongotai
15. Tim Groser
New Lynn
16. Steven Joyce
List
17. Hon Georgina Te Heuheu
List
18. Nathan Guy
Otaki
19. Lindsay Tisch
Waikato
20. Pansy Wong
Botany
21. John Carter
Northland
22. Phil Heatley
Whangarei
23. Dr Paul Hutchison
Hunua
24. Shane Ardern
Taranaki - King Country
25. Dr Richard Worth
Epsom
26. Hon Tau Henare
Te Atatu
27. Sandra Goudie
Coromandel
28. Eric Roy
Invercargill
29. Dr Jonathan Coleman
Northcote
30. Kate Wilkinson
Waimakariri
31. Chris Tremain
Napier
32. Chester Burrows
Whanganui
33. Craig Foss
Tukituki
34. Allan Peachey
Tamaki
35. Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga
Maungakiekie
36. Hekia Parata
Mana
37. Melissa Lee
List
38. Kanwal Bakshi
Manukau East
39. Jo Goodhew
Rangitata
40. Jacqui Dean
Waitaki
41. Paula Bennett
Waitakere
42. Chris Auchinvole
West Coast Tasman
43. Nicky Wagner
Christchurch Central
44. David Bennett
Hamilton East
45. Dr Jackie Blue
Mt Roskill
46. Katrina Shanks
Ohariu
47. Colin King
Kaikoura
48. Paul Quinn
Hutt South
49. Michael Woodhouse
Dunedin North
50. John Hayes
Wairarapa
51. Simon Bridges
Tauranga
52. Amy Adams
Selwyn
53. Louise Upston
Taupo
54. Todd McClay
Rotorua
55. Tim Macindoe
Hamilton West
56. Aaron Gilmore
Christchurch East
57. Nikki Kaye
Auckland Central
58. Dr Cam Calder
Manurewa
59. Dr Conway Powell
Dunedin South
60. Stephen Franks
Wellington Central
61. Marc Alexander
Wigram
62. Malcolm Plimmer
Palmerston North
63. Mita Harris
Mangere
64. Terry Heffernan
Port Hills
65. Ravi Musuku
Mt Albert
66. Jonathan Young
New Plymouth
67. Richard Whiteside
Rimutaka
68. Paul O'Brien
List
69. Youngshin Watkins
List
70. Hamuera Mitchell
List
71. Viv Gurrey
List
72. Dugald McLean
List
73. Simon O'Connor
List
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