Chris Penk

Candidate for Kaipara ki Mahurangi
Currently serving: MP for Kaipara ki Mahurangi, Parliament of New Zealand National
Party National
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Chris Penk’s Elections & Candidacies

Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.

Contested 8 races — 3 elected 5 not elected

2023 NZ General Election • October 14, 2023 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Ballot name: PENK, Chris
    Final Not elected
  • MP for Kaipara ki Mahurangi
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Ballot name: PENK, Chris
    Final Elected
    Vote share • 58.2%
    28,281 votes
2020 NZ General Election • October 17, 2020 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Ballot name: PENK, Chris
    Final Not elected
  • MP for Kaipara ki Mahurangi
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Ballot name: PENK, Chris
    Final Elected
    Vote share • 45.5%
    20,402 votes
2017 NZ General Election • September 23, 2017 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Ballot name: PENK, Chris
    Final Not elected
  • MP for Helensville
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Ballot name: PENK, Chris
    Final Elected
2014 NZ General Election • September 20, 2014 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Ballot name: Chris Penk
    Final Not elected
  • MP for Kelston
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Final Not elected
Offices held
  • MP for Kaipara ki Mahurangi
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National
    Oct 2020 – present
  • MP for Helensville
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National
    Sep 2017 – Oct 2020
In the News
One MP, One Pint: Judith Collins on leadership regrets and writing a murder mystery novel
The Spinoff — January 8, 2026

Yes, defence minister Judith Collins still says ‘talofa’. Summer read – originally published August 21 2025. Judith Collins’ reputation in parliament precedes her, and it’s not what you might expect. She’s widely regarded, by MPs and staffers alike, as highly personable, well-respected among her staff and actually pretty witty. Real recognise real, so I knew we’d hit it off.

The 2025 Golden Jandals for conspicuous contributions to NZ politics
The Spinoff — December 17, 2025

The most coveted and glamorous footwear-themed political prizes in the southern hemisphere are back.

Government could legislate to overturn court ruling, saving billions in veterans’ support payments
NZ Herald — December 2, 2025

Veterans' Affairs Minister Chris Penk said he was mulling options to "provide clarity".

Chris Penk promises overhaul of mould-ridden Defence housing in new plan – The Front Page
NZ Herald — November 26, 2025

The $2.5b plan aims to fix decades of decay in defence housing and bases.

Govt faces $3.2 billion bill as court slams Veterans’ Affairs for rejecting Agent Orange link to brain tumour
NZ Herald — October 25, 2025

Veterans' minister Chris Penk says law might now change but will hold faith with veterans.

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This database currently contains data from the 2025 local government eleciton, and general elections in 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014. It is being backfilled with older data. Please get in touch if you want to help.