Intellectual-property lawyer and computer scientist leading AI patent strategy across more than ten jurisdictions.

Priorities: Innovation, modern intellectual-property rules, freedom, personal responsibility and less unnecessary bureaucracy.

Technology and science executive, founder and board director with more than 20 years in business leadership.

Priorities: Local business, safe connected communities, jobs, innovation and a thriving Auckland city centre.

Green co-leader and Auckland Central MP.

Priorities: Protect Auckland Central's independent venues and institutions and build a future that works for everyone.

Technology and business journalist and creative-content producer with postgraduate journalism training and a master's in conflict and terrorism studies.

Priorities: Civics education, democratic integrity, biodiversity, youth opportunity and long-term policy focused on human dignity.

Former MP and advocate for Chinese New Zealand and ethnic-community representation.

Priorities: Community representation, inclusion and ensuring communities tell their own stories.