The Green Party has today released its initial party list for the 2017 election – and it includes a mix of fresh new talent and experienced hands, Co-leader James Shaw said.
The initial list has been put together by delegates and candidates who attended the Party’s February candidates’ conference. Delegates were able to put candidates through their paces and evaluate their performance. The initial list now goes to party members nationwide to vote on. The Green Party uses STV voting.
“The Green Party is entering the 2017 race with our strongest group of candidates ever,” said Mr Shaw.
“Our current MPs, combined with new faces, represent the best of New Zealand. They are dedicated and experienced leaders from diverse backgrounds, and together will help make Aotearoa truly great.
“I am delighted that we have very strong representation from throughout the country, including Auckland. And with two candidates in their twenties in our top 20, we will be a very strong voice for young people.
“We have the most democratic list selection process out of the major parties and are proud of the high level of involvement our members have. In the Green Party it is the members who decide our party list,” said Mr Shaw.
Voting papers will be sent to party members on 20 April, and the final list will be announced at the end of May.
2017 Initial Green Party election list
1 Metiria Turei
2 James Shaw
3 Marama Davidson
4 Julie Anne Genter
5 Eugenie Sage
6 Gareth Hughes
7 Jan Logie
8 Kennedy Graham
9 Chloe Swarbrick
10 Golriz Ghahraman
11 Mojo Mathers
12 Barry Coates
13 Jack McDonald
14 John Hart
15 Denise Roche
16 David Clendon
17 Hayley Holt
18 Teall Crossen
19 Teanau Tuiono
20 Leilani Tamu
21 Matt Lawrey
22 Chris Perley
23 Ricardo Menendez-March
24 Susanne Ruthven
25 Julie Zhu
26 Richard Leckinger
27 Thomas Nash
28 Sam Taylor
29 Kate Fulton
30 Tane Woodley
31 Jo Wrigley
32 Ash Holwell
33 Stefan Grand-Meyer
34 Robin McCandless
35 Niki Bould
36 Shane Gallagher
37 Scott Summerfield
38 Rochelle Surendran
39 Bridget Walsh
40 Rachael Goldsmith
41 Patrick Wall
42 James Goodhue
43 Richard Wesley
44 Guy Hunt
