See how much candidates spent on advertising and got in donations and loans for the 2023 General Election. You can also download a spreadsheet showing a summary of expenses, donations and loans.
| Year | Candidate | Electorate | Party | Donations Sort by Donation total highest to lowest | Expenses Sort by Expenses total highest to lowest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
WHAITIRI,
Meka |
ElectorateIkaroa-Rāwhiti
|
PartyTe Pāti Māori
|
Donations
$35,425.00
|
Expenses
$22,109.35
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
STEPHENS,
Dale Aotea |
ElectorateChristchurch Central
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$35,750.65
|
Expenses
$25,830.87
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
GOLDSMITH,
Paul |
ElectorateEpsom
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$35,908.31
|
Expenses
$19,715.43
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
WATTS,
Simon |
ElectorateNorth Shore
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$36,061.54
|
Expenses
$26,651.44
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
RETI,
Shane |
ElectorateWhangārei
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$36,561.46
|
Expenses
$24,742.57
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
WOOD,
Michael Philip |
ElectorateMt Roskill
|
PartyLabour Party
|
Donations
$37,369.50
|
Expenses
$25,676.08
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
CHATTERTON,
Emma |
ElectorateRemutaka
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$37,825.84
|
Expenses
$23,266.07
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
WAITITI,
Rawiri |
ElectorateWaiariki
|
PartyTe Pāti Māori
|
Donations
$37,895.00
|
Expenses
$28,541.86
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
NAKHLE,
Rima |
ElectorateTakanini
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$38,212.56
|
Expenses
$27,544.91
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
SIMMONDS,
Penny |
ElectorateInvercargill
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$38,772.50
|
Expenses
$25,704.14
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
CHEUNG,
Carlos |
ElectorateMt Roskill
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$42,099.86
|
Expenses
$31,072.85
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
McANULTY,
Kieran |
ElectorateWairarapa
|
PartyLabour Party
|
Donations
$44,000.00
|
Expenses
$29,027.11
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
UPSTON,
Louise |
ElectorateTaupō
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$45,398.74
|
Expenses
$24,558.80
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
RUTHERFORD,
Tom |
ElectorateBay of Plenty
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$45,731.49
|
Expenses
$30,655.01
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
HUGHES,
Frances |
ElectorateMana
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$46,320.00
|
Expenses
$28,636.51
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
KAPA-KINGI,
Mariameno |
ElectorateTe Tai Tokerau
|
PartyTe Pāti Māori
|
Donations
$47,075.00
|
Expenses
$9,867.75
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
FLEMING,
Greg |
ElectorateMaungakiekie
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$48,465.60
|
Expenses
$28,605.20
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
KEMP,
Takutai Tarsh |
ElectorateTāmaki Makaurau
|
PartyTe Pāti Māori
|
Donations
$48,512.94
|
Expenses
$11,350.50
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
KIRKPATRICK,
Dana |
ElectorateEast Coast
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$52,457.01
|
Expenses
$31,565.85
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
HAMILTON,
Ryan |
ElectorateHamilton East
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$53,443.65
|
Expenses
$24,646.95
|
Candidates must file returns
All electorate candidates must file a return of their expenses and donations, even if they didn’t have any expenses or donations. These returns were due on Wednesday, 14 February 2024.
Candidate returns include donations, anonymous donations, and overseas donations, and election expenses for advertising.
Read the rules for candidate expenses and donations
If we receive an amended return from a candidate, we will publish the amended version and if applicable adjust the summary table. Previous versions are available on request.