Competitive battleground

Auckland Central

General electorate

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days to election day

What it takes to flip this seat

Chlöe Swarbrick won by 3,896 votes in 2023. 1,948 voters switching to ACT would have flipped Auckland Central.

In the news

Coverage naming Auckland Central or Chlöe, from our tracked feeds.

The roster

The defender's record, and who's confirmed to challenge them in 2026.

Won Auckland Central by a majority of 3,896 in 2023, making it a competitive seat.

Chlöe Charlotte Swarbrick is a New Zealand politician who has served as a co-leader of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand since 2024.

Full MP profile

Legislative activity this term

From Parliament's official bills record, as at 16 September 2026.

Members' bill in the ballot (1)

Unlawful Occupation of Palestine Sanctions Bill

Written questions to Ministers this term

What is this, and why does it matter to you?

Any MP can put a written question to a Minister, demanding information on the record. The Minister must reply, usually within days. It costs nothing and needs no debate, which makes it the main day-to-day tool MPs use to hold the government to account between bills. It matters most for opposition MPs, who can't pass laws but can still force information into the open. Which Ministers an MP questions most, below, is a numbers-based picture of what they watch on your behalf, and it's worth comparing against what they say they prioritise.

1,349written questions asked since the 2023 election

Where it's gone, by Minister

Minister of Climate Change

373

Minister of Finance

220

Prime Minister

Battlegrounds map 2026 election

2023 result and margin: Electoral Commission. 2026 candidates are added only once officially confirmed — never assumed.

Read 5 recent questions & replies, in Chlöe’s and the Minister’s own words

To the Minister of Foreign Affairs · 2026-09-09

"Further to question 38106, will the New Zealand Government participate in the proposed International Panel on Inequality at the United Nations?"

Reply not yet due or not yet published.

To the Minister of Health · 2026-08-31

"What events or meetings, if any, with Waiheke Health Trust did the Minister attend since June 1st 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?"

Reply not yet due or not yet published.

To the Minister of Health · 2026-08-31

"What events or meetings, if any, with Community Support Services did the Minister attend since June 1st 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?"

Reply not yet due or not yet published.

To the Minister of Foreign Affairs · 2026-08-31

"Has the New Zealand Government been in communication with the Government of the Republic of South Africa about the proposed International Panel on Inequality?"

Reply: No.

To the Minister of Foreign Affairs · 2026-08-31

"Has the New Zealand Government been invited to participate in the proposed International Panel on Inequality at the United Nations?"

Reply: Yes.