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
RETI,
Shane |
ElectorateWhangārei
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$36,561.46
|
Expenses
$24,742.57
|
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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
SCHAUMKEL,
Ruby |
ElectorateKelston
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$14,875.34
|
Expenses
$16,653.04
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
SHEERAN,
Scott |
ElectorateWellington Central
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$64,260.19
|
Expenses
$25,359.92
|
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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
SIMPSON,
Scott |
ElectorateCoromandel
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$31,340.00
|
Expenses
$13,572.89
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
SMITH,
Stuart |
ElectorateKaikōura
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$13,416.29
|
Expenses
$12,413.99
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
STANFORD,
Erica |
ElectorateEast Coast Bays
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$34,270.66
|
Expenses
$19,934.09
|
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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
STOCK,
Matt |
ElectorateChristchurch East
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$26,188.96
|
Expenses
$21,560.49
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
SUMMERFIELD,
Tracy |
ElectorateWigram
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$15,500.00
|
Expenses
$19,609.38
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
TE HAU,
Hinurewa |
ElectorateTāmaki Makaurau
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
nil
|
Expenses
$8,916.51
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
UFFINDELL,
Sam |
ElectorateTauranga
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$32,963.90
|
Expenses
$18,879.39
|
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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
VAN DE MOLEN,
Tim |
ElectorateWaikato
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$18,075.68
|
Expenses
$18,180.10
|
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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
WEDD,
Catherine |
ElectorateTukituki
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$61,920.56
|
Expenses
$27,662.99
|
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Year2023
|
Candidate
WILLIS,
Nicola |
ElectorateŌhāriu
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$22,000.00
|
Expenses
$27,460.47
|
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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
WEENINK,
Vanessa |
ElectorateBanks Peninsula
|
PartyNational Party
|
Donations
$34,224.77
|
Expenses
$25,328.50
|
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.