The Green Party is pleased to reveal its candidate list for the upcoming election. With a mix of familiar faces and
fresh new talent, this exceptional group of candidates are ready to lead the Greens back into Government.
Using the most democratic list selection process in the country, the final list was voted on by Green Party members
following the draft list which was finalised in April.
“I am proud to be entering the 2020 race with an exceptional group of people who I am confident will lead the Greens
back into the heart of Government this September,” said Green Party Co-leader James Shaw.
“As our country faces new and unprecedented challenges together, it’s critical that the Greens continue our work
building fairer, more resilient communities that are fit for the future.”
“Our people are what make us different. I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside many of our candidates in Parliament
the past three years and welcome the fresh voices who are bringing even bigger, bolder and more diverse ideas to the
table,” said Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson.
“Our candidate list truly reflects 21st century Aotearoa. Our returning MPs are joined in the top 20 candidates by young
climate fighters fresh off the School Strikes, new Māori and Pasifika voices, an environmental lawyer, a psychotherapist
with a passion for improving access to mental health, and a first generation Latin American immigrant.”
“Our Green team is brimming with dedicated and experienced leaders from diverse backgrounds who are ready to get to work
building a future where the government does more, faster to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated
equally,” said Shaw.
“We are a force to be reckoned with and are entering this critically important race more united and determined than
ever.”List of candidates:Marama Davidson - Tāmaki MakaurauJames Shaw - Wellington CentralChlöe Swarbrick - Auckland CentralJulie Anne Genter - (list only)Jan Logie - ManaEugenie Sage - Banks PeninsulaGolriz Ghahraman - Mt RoskillTeanau Tuiono - Palmerston NorthDr. Elizabeth Kerekere - Ikaroa RāwhitiRicardo Menéndez March - MaungakiekieSteve Abel - New LynnTeall Crossen - RongotaiScott Willis - TaieriKyle MacDonald - EpsomLourdes Vano - ManurewaJohn Ranta - ŌhāriuLawrence Xu-Nan - PakurangaLuke Wijohn - Mt AlbertKaya Sparke - RotoruaJack Brazil - DunedinJames Crow - NapierElliot BlythRichard McIntosh - Hutt SouthGerrie Ligtenberg - Rangitata