Ayesha Verrall
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Ayesha Verrall’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 2 races — 2 elected
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List MPParliament of New ZealandAffiliation: LabourOct 2020 – present
In the News
Labour MP Greg O’Connor not yet sure if he will run on list
The Post — November 24, 2025With his seat dismembered and Ayesha Verrall beating him out for a new one, the long-serving MP says he isn’t ready to retire - but he might not stay in politics.
Ayesha Verrall Labour’s candidate for new Wellington North electorate
The Post — November 24, 2025The list MP and former health minister has secured the appointment, after the party confirmed economist Craig Renney as its candidate for the new Wellington Bays electorate.
Labour Party’s latest election policy makes cervical screening free for all women aged 25-69
NZ Herald — November 6, 2025Ayesha Verrall says the scheme will cost $21.6m and be paid for out of health baselines.
Measles outbreak could go on for 40 weeks if contact tracing fails, Labour’s Ayesha Verrall says
NZ Herald — November 4, 2025Labour’s health spokeswoman says NZ is in the critical phase of containing the disease.
The $100 million refurb bill to keep hospitals running
Stuff — September 21, 2025Health Minister Simeon Brown says says the money will deliver “modern hospitals”. In at least one case, it will also keep the lights on.
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