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
ALBERT,
Natalia |
ElectorateWellington Central
|
PartyThe Opportunities Party (TOP)
|
Donations
nil
|
Expenses
$5,349.01
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
DU PLOOY,
Rudi |
ElectorateHamilton West
|
PartyVision New Zealand
|
Donations
$5,794.23
|
Expenses
$5,353.89
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
SEPULONI,
Carmel |
ElectorateKelston
|
PartyLabour Party
|
Donations
$14,400.00
|
Expenses
$5,362.66
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
SINGH,
Kharag |
ElectorateBotany
|
PartyLabour Party
|
Donations
$2,000.00
|
Expenses
$5,618.96
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
WOODHOUSE,
Michael |
ElectorateDunedin
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$7,832.97
|
Expenses
$5,680.86
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
CAMPBELL,
Sandra |
ElectorateKaikōura
|
PartyDemocracyNZ
|
Donations
nil
|
Expenses
$6,015.40
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
LAWTON,
Steve |
ElectorateDunedin
|
PartyNew Zealand Loyal
|
Donations
$4,250.00
|
Expenses
$6,038.03
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
ROBINSON,
Chris |
ElectorateEast Coast
|
PartyDemocracyNZ
|
Donations
nil
|
Expenses
$6,191.55
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
REILLE,
Ethan |
ElectorateWaitaki
|
PartyLabour Party
|
Donations
$8,700.00
|
Expenses
$6,246.37
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
LANGFORD,
Martin |
ElectorateNapier
|
PartyDemocracyNZ
|
Donations
nil
|
Expenses
$6,377.85
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
HULMAN,
Rob |
ElectorateTukituki
|
PartyNew Zealand Loyal
|
Donations
$5,500.00
|
Expenses
$6,455.33
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
RILEY,
Beryl |
ElectorateCoromandel
|
PartyLabour Party
|
Donations
$13,300.00
|
Expenses
$6,486.71
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
WALTERS,
Vanushi |
ElectorateUpper Harbour
|
PartyLabour Party
|
Donations
$2,000.00
|
Expenses
$6,492.98
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
WISHART,
Guy |
ElectorateKaipara ki Mahurangi
|
PartyLabour Party
|
Donations
$3,364.20
|
Expenses
$6,737.58
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
GILLESPIE,
Wendy |
ElectorateBay of Plenty
|
PartyLeighton Baker Party
|
Donations
nil
|
Expenses
$6,827.74
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
WILSON,
Jeanette |
ElectorateWhangaparāoa
|
PartyNew Zealand Loyal
|
Donations
nil
|
Expenses
$6,890.19
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
ARNOTT,
Pete |
ElectorateWairarapa
|
PartyNew Zealand Loyal
|
Donations
$1,320.00
|
Expenses
$7,199.67
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
BHARGAVA,
Kush |
ElectorateMana
|
PartyProtect and Prosper New Zealand
|
Donations
nil
|
Expenses
$7,524.04
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
HIPKINS,
Chris |
ElectorateRemutaka
|
PartyLabour Party
|
Donations
$24,409.09
|
Expenses
$7,798.02
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
TINETTI,
Jan |
ElectorateTauranga
|
PartyLabour Party
|
Donations
$4,200.00
|
Expenses
$7,813.36
|
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.