Whanganui electorate

Whanganui is currently held by Labour's Steph Lewis, who won comfortably with a margin of 8,191. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Whanganui – 51% to National's 26%. The electorate has existed since the third parliament in 1860 and has changed hands more 23 times between members of more than six parties – including New Zealand's eighth prime minister Julius Vogel.

Sandra Kyle

Animal Justice Party

| Not currently in parliament

Sandra Kyle

Animal Justice Party

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I have been a voice for the animals for decades through activism, speaking and writing. As a founding member of the Animal Justice Party, I want to help give them a political voice also. I believe in the inherent value and dignity of all animals, and I am driven to alleviate their sufferings. I want to see a better world for both animals and humans, and have devoted my life to this work.

About me

Retired for ten years, five and a half years ago I purchased my home in Whanganui, a town I have grown fond of. Since I have been here I have served the community through volunteering and teaching music part time. My years of advocacy for animals have given me a lot of experience in writing and public speaking, and as a teacher I know how to set goals, plan and deliver outcomes.

My priorities
  1. Ban greyhound racing in Whanganui.
  2. Open dialogues about transitioning to a plant-based economy.
  3. Have our local governments sign the Plant Based Treaty.
Candidate list rank

9

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Polytechnic lecturer

Residence

Aramoho

Age

74

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

I have been a voice for the animals for decades through activism, speaking and writing. As a founding member of the Animal Justice Party, I want to help give them a political voice also. I believe in the inherent value and dignity of all animals, and I am driven to alleviate their sufferings. I want to see a better world for both animals and humans, and have devoted my life to this work.

About me

Retired for ten years, five and a half years ago I purchased my home in Whanganui, a town I have grown fond of. Since I have been here I have served the community through volunteering and teaching music part time. My years of advocacy for animals have given me a lot of experience in writing and public speaking, and as a teacher I know how to set goals, plan and deliver outcomes.

My priorities
  1. Ban greyhound racing in Whanganui.
  2. Open dialogues about transitioning to a plant-based economy.
  3. Have our local governments sign the Plant Based Treaty.
Candidate list rank

9

Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Polytechnic lecturer

Residence

Aramoho

Age

74

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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