Party lists in the 2014 New Zealand general election explained
The 2014 New Zealand general election, which was held on 20 September 2014, saw the election of 121 candidates — 71 from electorates, 1 overhang, and the remaining 49 from ranked party lists. This page lists candidates by party, including their ranking by party list where applicable.
Within each section, parties are ordered according to their last election result. Where a ranked party list has not been published, or does not cover all announced candidates, candidates are displayed in alphabetical order.
Incumbent parliamentary parties
National Party
The New Zealand National Party released its party list on 27 July 2014.[1] It has also named candidates for every electorate.[2] One current MP, Claudette Hauiti, was initially announced as the party's candidate for Kelston, but subsequently decided to leave politics.[3] The party list was altered to elevate her replacement, Christopher Penk, from his initial 75th ranking.[4]
Labour Party
The New Zealand Labour Party released its ranked party list and named its electorate candidates prior to the close of nominations.[5] [6]
Green Party
In March 2014, the Green Party released an "initial draft" of their party list, intended for internal party consultation and voting, which ranked forty-one candidates out of a larger candidate pool.[7] [8] A party list of thirty-nine people was revealed on 25 May.[9] [10] [11] The twelfth-ranked candidate, incumbent MP Holly Walker, subsequently withdrew from the list for family reasons, causing other candidates to move up one place.[12] The party's final list ranks fifty-nine people, with those not previously included being ranked alphabetically.[13]
New Zealand First
New Zealand First announced a party list of twenty-five people on 26 August.[14] The party's final list ranks thirty-one people. A number of electorate selections were also announced, including one (Mere Takoko) who did have a list ranking.[15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] Sitting MP Andrew Williams was initially announced as an electorate candidate, but is no longer standing.[22] [23]
Māori Party
The Māori Party announced a list of twenty-four people on 25 August.[24] In addition, there is one announced electorate candidate (Susan Cullen) who is not on the list.[25]
Internet MANA
The Mana Movement and the Internet Party announced prior to the election that they would contest the election with a joint party list.[26] [27] The top six places on the combined list were specifically assigned to one of the two parties (Mana takes the first, third and fourth; the Internet Party takes the second, fifth, and sixth), while the remaining places will alternate between the two as far as thirty.[28] The Internet Party announced a list of fifteen candidates (to be integrated into the joint list) on 19 June.[29] [30] The Mana Party announced its own list selections on 18 August, and has also named one electorate candidate (Georgina Beyer) who will not have a list ranking.[31] [32] [33] [34] [35] [36] [37]
ACT
ACT New Zealand announced a twenty-person list on 13 July, and released a modified version (with Max Whitehead omitted and Tim Kronfeld added to the end) in mid-August.[38] [39] The party's final list ranks forty-one people, with those not previously included being ranked in alphabetical order.[40] [41] [42] [43] [44] [45]
United Future
United Future announced its top ten list candidates (after the party leader) on 3 August 2014.[46] Its final list is slightly modified, with the omission of Ram Parkash (originally ranked ninth) and the addition of Sam Park (eleventh). The party has also announced a number of electorate candidates.[47] [48]
Other registered parties
Conservative Party
The Conservative Party released a full list of candidates for both the Party and electorate voted.[49] [50] [51] [52] [53] [54] [55] [56] [57] [58] It announced its top five list rankings on 22 August, and then announced a list of twenty people on 26 August.[59] [60]
Legalise Cannabis Party
The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party announced its first ten list rankings on 10 August, and later announced a slightly modified list of thirteen people on 20 August.[61] [62] [63] [64] Three candidates who had previously been announced (Paula Lambert in Christchurch Central, David Kent in Rongotai, and Richard Neutgens in Auckland Central) were not on the party's final candidates list.[65]
Democrats for Social Credit
The New Zealand Democratic Party for Social Credit released a party and electorate candidates list.[66] Its final list ranks thirty-five people.
Focus New Zealand
Focus New Zealand's party list consisted of eight people. It has announced electorate candidates.[67]
1Law4All Party
A post to the 1Law4All Party's Facebook page indicated that the party will not be standing any candidates in the 2014 election. According to the message, the resignation of four out of five board members ("a deliberate act of sabotage") prevents the party from approving a candidate list before the official deadline, no candidates for the party ended up being submitted prior to the closure of nominations.[68]
Independent Coalition
The NZ Independent Coalition announced a party list of ten people on 19 August 2014.[69] [70] [71] [72]
Ban 1080
The Ban 1080 Party released a list of nine people on 19 August 2014.[73] Its final list reversed the two final candidates.
Civilian Party
The Civilian Party's list ranked eight people.
Notes and References
- National mixes experience and new talent in 2014 list . National Party . . 27 July 2014 . 27 July 2014 . 12 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140812234049/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1407/S00523/national-mixes-experience-and-new-talent-in-2014-list.htm . live .
- Web site: Candidates 2014 . National Party . 22 July 2014 . dead . https://archive.today/20140726093217/https://www.nationalparty.org.nz/team/candidates-2014 . 26 July 2014 . dmy-all .
- News: National MP Claudette Hauiti standing down . Stuff . 22 July 2014 . 22 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140722042954/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/10294804/National-MP-Claudette-Hauiti-standing-down . live .
- News: National selects new Kelston candidate . MSN . 2 August 2014 . 9 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140809220228/http://news.msn.co.nz/nationalnews/8884896/national-selects-new-kelston-candidate . live .
- Labour List for the 2014 Election Announced . . . 23 June 2014 . 23 June 2014 . 25 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140625172027/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1406/S00372/labour-list-for-the-2014-election-announced.htm . live .
- Web site: 2014 Candidates: updated May 8, 2014 . Labour Party . 15 May 2014 . 17 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517114347/https://www.labourparty.org.nz/2014-candidates-updated-may-8-2014 . live .
- Web site: Green Party initial list released . Green Party . 7 March 2014 . 15 May 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517115827/https://www.greens.org.nz/node/33249 . 17 May 2014 .
- Greens announce initial party list . Green Party . . 17 March 2014 . 25 May 2014 . 25 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140525214441/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1403/S00307/greens-announce-initial-party-list.htm . live .
- News: Greens unveil party list for election . TVNZ . 25 May 2014 . 25 May 2014 . 25 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140525220455/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/greens-unveil-party-list-election-5980699 . live .
- Web site: 2014 election candidates . Green Party . 15 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140605112133/https://www.greens.org.nz/people/candidates . 5 June 2014 . dead .
- Web site: 2014 election candidates by electorate . Green Party . 15 May 2014 . 12 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140512214327/https://www.greens.org.nz/people/candidates/electorate . live .
- Green MP Holly Walker to step down from party list . Green Party . . 30 June 2014 . 18 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140718030415/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1406/S00467/green-mp-holly-walker-to-step-down-from-party-list.htm . live .
- Web site: 2014 General Election Party Lists . . 16 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150121033829/http://www.elections.org.nz/events/2014-general-election/2014-general-election-party-lists . 21 January 2015 . dead.
- New Zealand First Party List 2014 . New Zealand First . . 26 August 2014 . 26 August 2014 . 26 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826115757/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1408/S00438/new-zealand-first-party-list-2014.htm . live .
- Web site: Clayton Mitchell NZ First candidate . SunLive . 14 July 2014 . 14 July 2014 . 14 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714110746/http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/77125-clayton-mitchell-nz-first-candidate.html . live .
- Web site: Let's focus on the real issues . Gisborne Herald . 19 July 2014 . 19 July 2014 . 28 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140728053129/http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/opinion/column/?id=37870 . dead .
- Web site: Announcement of New Zealand First Candidate for Rangitīkei (press release) . Scoop . 25 July 2014 . 26 July 2014 . 26 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140726102623/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1407/S00427/announcement-of-new-zealand-first-candidate-for-rangitikei.htm . live .
- Web site: NZ First candidate for East Coast announced (press release) . Scoop . 11 August 2014 . 11 August 2014 . 14 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140814210934/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1408/S00152/nz-first-candidate-for-east-coast-announced.htm . live .
- Web site: Winston Peters to press the flesh . Waikato Times . 14 August 2014 . 14 August 2014 . 14 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140814015353/http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/10381035/Winston-Peters-to-press-the-flesh . live .
- Web site: Ron Mark back with NZ First . Stuff . 19 August 2014 . 19 August 2014 . 19 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140819183636/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/10399377/Ron-Mark-back-with-NZ-First . live .
- Web site: Peters promising strong Maori list . Waatea News . 19 August 2014 . 19 August 2014 . 4 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160204213120/http://www.waateanews.com/waateanews?story_id=NzY2Mw. live .
- Web site: Today in politics: Monday, August 11 . Stuff . 11 August 2014 . 11 August 2014 . 10 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140810191000/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/10368800/Today-in-politics-Monday-August-11 . live .
- Web site: Williams not even last on NZ First list, Lole-Taylor demoted . National Business Review . 26 August 2014 . 26 August 2014.
- Web site: Māori Party announces list of 24 candidates to contest the 2014 General Election . Maori Party . 25 August 2014 . 25 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114628/http://maoriparty.org/panui/maori-party-announces-list-of-24-candidates-to-contest-the-2014-general-election/ . 26 August 2014 . dead .
- Web site: 2014 Candidates . Māori Party . 15 May 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517151917/http://maoriparty.org/2014-candidates/ . 17 May 2014 . dmy-all .
- Web site: Mana and Internet parties join forces . Stuff . 27 May 2014 . 27 May 2014 . 27 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140527214329/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/10088657/Mana-and-Internet-parties-join-forces . live .
- Web site: Laila Harre confirmed as Internet Party leader . . 29 May 2014 . 29 May 2014 . 29 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140529030541/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11264032 . live .
- News: Internet Party-Mana Partnership A Win For Digital Generation (press release) . Scoop . 19 June 2014 . 1 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140701180816/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1405/S00428/internet-party-mana-partnership-a-win-for-digital-generation.htm . live .
- News: Internet Party candidates announced . . 19 June 2014 . 19 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140619042223/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11277316 . live .
- News: Internet Mana leader to take on Key . Stuff . 29 June 2014 . 29 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140729111217/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/10324415/Internet-Mana-leader-to-take-on-Key . live .
- Web site: MANA List (press release) . Scoop . 18 August 2014 . 18 August 2014 . 20 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140820054954/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1408/S00293/mana-list.htm . live .
- Web site: MANA Movement 2014 List Candidates (PDF) . Scoop . 18 August 2014 . 5 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140905022725/http://img.scoop.co.nz/media/pdfs/1408/MANA_Movement_List_Candidates_FINAL.PDF . live .
- Web site: Annette Sykes formally announced as Waiariki candidate . Mana Party . 15 May 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140625152935/http://mana.net.nz/2014/05/annette-sykes-formally-announced-as-waiariki-candidate/ . 25 June 2014 .
- Web site: Media Advisory: Te Hāmua and MANA to launch campaign for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti seat . Mana Party . 22 May 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140522070411/http://mana.net.nz/2014/05/media-advisory-te-hamua-and-mana-to-launch-campaign-for-iikaroa-rawhiti-seat/ . 22 May 2014 . dmy-all .
- Web site: No More Government Funds for America's Cup (press release) . Scoop . 16 June 2014 . 14 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714212624/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1406/S00202/no-more-government-funds-for-americas-cup.htm . live .
- Web site: MANA announces its general seat candidates in Tamaki (press release) . Mana . 14 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714162643/http://mana.net.nz/2014/07/mana-announces-its-general-seat-candidates-in-tamaki/ . 14 July 2014 . dead .
- Web site: Georgina Beyer to stand for Mana . 27 July 2014 . Stuff . 27 July 2014 . 21 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150121235656/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/10316492/Georgina-Beyer-to-stand-for-Mana . live .
- Web site: ACT announces Party List to contest 2014 election (press release) . ACT New Zealand . 13 July 2014 . 13 July 2014 . 14 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714234821/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1407/S00206/act-announces-party-list-to-contest-2014-election.htm . live .
- News: ACT New Zealand – People . 15 July 2014 . 16 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140716160757/http://www.act.org.nz/?q=people-move-your-mouse-over-the-picture-to-view-profile . live .
- News: ACT Epsom Candidate – David Seymour . ACT New Zealand . scoop.co.nz . 2 February 2014 . 16 March 2014 . 28 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140228113217/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1402/S00006/act-epsom-candidate-david-seymour.htm . live .
- News: ACT announces ACT President as Papakura candidate . 13 June 2014 . 14 June 2014 . 14 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140614183657/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1406/S00188/act-announces-act-president-as-papakura-candidate.htm . live .
- News: ACT shows off new candidate . 31 July 2014 . 31 July 2014 . 8 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808050426/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/10332618/Whyte-stands-by-race-based-law-comment . live .
- Web site: ACT leadership change brings Evans back . 4 August 2014 . Marlborough Express . 5 August 2014 . 8 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808052608/http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/10348655/ACT-leadership-change-brings-Evans-back . live .
- Web site: ACT selects Tauranga candidate . SunLive . 6 August 2014 . 7 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140807043855/http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/79051-act-selects-tauranga-candidate.html . live .
- Web site: Hufflett intends to boost ACT vote . Nelson Mail . 6 August 2014 . 6 August 2014 . 8 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808052713/http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/10353773/Hufflett-intends-to-boost-ACT-vote . live .
- Web site: UnitedFuture List Top 10 Announced (press release) . Scoop . 3 August 2014 . 3 August 2014 . 5 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140805053409/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1408/S00031/unitedfuture-list-top-10-announced.htm . live .
- Web site: UnitedFuture Candidates Announced . United Future . 15 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714131358/http://www.unitedfuture.org.nz/news/unitedfuture-candidates-announced . 14 July 2014 . dmy-all .
- Web site: More UnitedFuture candidates announced (press release) . Voxy . 9 July 2014 . 14 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714202230/http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/more-unitedfuture-candidates-announced/5/195710 . live .
- Web site: Conservative Party – Candidates . 17 July 2014 . 24 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140724215014/http://www.conservativeparty.org.nz/index.php?page=Election2014 . live .
- News: First Candidates Announced (press release) . Scoop . 4 April 2014 . 18 April 2014 . 18 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140518093156/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1404/S00069/first-candidates-announced.htm . live .
- News: Colin Craig to contest McCully for East Coast Bays seat . . 22 June 2014 . 22 June 2014 . 22 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140622081340/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11279380 . live .
- News: Non-Voters: Democracy needs you to 'join in' . Voxy . 11 July 2014 . 12 July 2014 . 13 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140713071537/http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/non-voters-democracy-needs-you-join/5/196048 . live .
- News: Dentist named to stand . Hawkes Bay Today . 12 July 2014 . 12 July 2014 . 12 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140712025712/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11292429 . live .
- News: Conservatives confirm Christine Rankin to stand in Epsom . TVNZ . 3 August 2014 . 3 August 2014 . 7 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211207002304/https://www.tvnz.co.nz/national-news/conservatives-confirm-christine-rankin-stand-in-epsom-6044853 . live .
- News: Garth McVicar leaves SST for Conservatives . Stuff . 7 August 2014 . 7 August 2014 . 21 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150121235637/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/10359366/McVicar-leaves-SST-for-Conservatives . live .
- Web site: McVicar Announces in Napier (press release) . Scoop . 10 August 2014 . 11 August 2014 . 14 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140814210931/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1408/S00146/mcvicar-announces-in-napier.htm . live .
- News: Bay Conservative candidate named . SunLive . 7 August 2014 . 8 August 2014 . 8 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808065843/http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/79250-bay-conservative-candidate-named.html . live .
- News: Craig reveals two candidates . Bay of Plenty Times . 8 August 2014 . 8 August 2014 . 8 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808174612/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11305839 . live .
- News: Conservative Party confirm first five list members . 3 News . 23 August 2014 . 25 August 2014 . 26 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114823/http://www.3news.co.nz/politics/conservative-party-confirm-first-five-list-members-2014082308 . live .
- News: Conservatives release party list . Radio New Zealand . 26 August 2014 . 26 August 2014 . 26 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114059/http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/253038/conservatives-release-party-list . live .
- Web site: ALCP Top-Ten List Ranking Released (press release) . Scoop . 12 August 2014 . 21 August 2014 . 22 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140822120404/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1408/S00169/alcp-top-ten-list-ranking-released.htm . live .
- Web site: Top-Ten List Ranking Released . Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party . 10 August 2014 . 11 August 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140812223333/http://www.alcp.org.nz/node/657 . 12 August 2014 .
- Web site: Cannabis Party first to register for 2014 General Election (press release) . Scoop . 12 August 2014 . 12 August 2014 . 22 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140822120404/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1408/S00169/alcp-top-ten-list-ranking-released.htm . live .
- Web site: ALCP – 2014 General Election Candidates . Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party . 11 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140821065601/http://alcp.org.nz/candidates . 21 August 2014 . dead .
- Web site: Three Candidates Selected in Wellington . Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party . 10 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140707221124/http://www.alcp.org.nz/node/609 . 7 July 2014 . dmy-all .
- Web site: DSC announces Party list . Democrats for Social Credit . 2014-01-02 . 30 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140730022134/http://www.democrats.org.nz/News/NewsItem/tabid/119/ArticleId/1216/DSC-announces-Party-list.aspx#.U8xQwrFqNF8 . live .
- News: Electorate Candidates . Focus NZ . 1 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140602200343/http://www.focusnz.org.nz/electorate-candidates/ . 2 June 2014 . dmy-all .
- News: Posting to 1Law4All Facebook page . Facebook – 1Law4All . 25 August 2014 . 26 August 2014 . 4 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160204213119/https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=310658259115687&id=159082060939975 . live .
- News: NZ Independent Coalition announces strong list (press release) . Scoop . 19 August 2014 . 19 August 2014 . 19 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140819091226/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1408/S00308/nz-independent-coalition-announces-strong-list.htm . live .
- News: NZIC – Our People – 2014 Candidates . NZ Independent Coalition . 30 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140730025646/http://www.nzindependent.org.nz/index.html#!our-people/cktc . 30 July 2014 . dead .
- News: Independent's election trio named . SunLive . 14 July 2014 . 14 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714183151/http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/77131-independents-election-trio-named.html . live .
- News: NZ Independent Coalition launched . SunLive . 30 July 2014 . 2 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140802072852/http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/78388-nz-independent-coalition-launched.html . live .
- News: Ban 1080 election candidates announced (press release) . Voxy . 19 August 2014 . 20 August 2014 . 21 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140821102334/http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/ban-1080-election-candidates-announced/5/199700 . live .