Pakuranga-raised frontline social worker with counselling and social-work qualifications and a Master of Public Policy; has worked with Police, Corrections, MSD and Health NZ and currently practises primarily with youth offenders in South and East Auckland.

Priorities: Jobs, health, homes, rebuilding the social safety net, youth justice and prevention, whānau support and making New Zealand a strong place to raise children.

East Auckland secondary-school teacher with nearly 20 years’ experience, a University of Auckland degree in English Literature and Political Studies and earlier public-relations experience.

Priorities: Education as a pathway to better life outcomes, self-sufficiency, self-determination, community pride, national prosperity and protection of a distinctive New Zealand identity.

Pakuranga-born clinical pharmacist with hospital and community experience and work improving patient outcomes.

Priorities: Healthcare access, cost-of-living relief, evidence-based policy and fair long-term opportunity for East Auckland families.

ACT MP, scientist and former businesswoman serving as the party's trade spokesperson.

Priorities: Trade, science, enterprise, ethnic communities and reducing barriers to economic growth.

Pakuranga MP and senior National minister with responsibility across major service-delivery portfolios during the 54th Parliament.

Priorities: Transport and infrastructure delivery, health-system performance, local services, economic management and practical outcomes for Pakuranga.