New Zealand First is pleased to announce Jamie Arbuckle, Marlborough District Councillor, to stand as a candidate for
the Kaikoura electorate at this year’s General Election.
Jamie Arbuckle is an outstanding contributor to New Zealand First and his local community.
Arbuckle, a local councillor for over 13 years, has represented the New Zealand First Party in general elections since
2017. A Hearings RMA Commissioner, he is also Chair of the Economic, Finance & Community Committee in Marlborough.
Arbuckle’s extensive knowledge of Local Government matters and the Resource Management Act will add critical experience
to the New Zealand First team. As a long term councillor of five terms he has a deep understanding of the Marlborough
region and the Kaikoura electorate.
Arbuckle is well known locally for his family’s long involvement in farming and horticulture in the region. He has a
Business and Management Diploma and is married to Sally with four children aged 15-23. A Blenheim local, Arbuckle is a
regular at his local market, as well as community sporting events.