Business and Māori development leader and National candidate.

Priorities: Community safety, support for victims of crime and accountability for offending.

Ngāi Tahu leader with experience in Māori development, environmental restoration and alternative-economy research.

Priorities: Māori development, environmental restoration and long-term economic change.

Christchurch-born former diplomat and United Nations climate and energy problem-solver who now co-owns Mr Whippy New Zealand; experienced in international representation and growing a Kiwi small business.

Priorities: Cost of living, affordable homes, healthcare, secure jobs, climate resilience, infrastructure and keeping young people and businesses in Christchurch.

Green MP, environmental advocate and community leader with experience across education, the Ministry for the Environment, Para Kore and sustainability; chairs a cross-party mental-health inquiry.

Priorities: Mental health, housing, child wellbeing, disability rights, cost of living, public services, affordable communities and climate resilience for Christchurch.

Digital IT business partner with three decades of international leadership across hospitality, recreation and events; Christchurch Football Club chair and NZ First board member.

Priorities: Self-reliance, education and vocational outcomes, support for working New Zealanders and pragmatic social and economic policy.