Stuart Nash

Party NZ First
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Stuart Nash’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 5 races — 3 elected 2 not elected

2020 NZ General Election • October 17, 2020 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour Party
    Ballot name: NASH, Stuart
    Source
    Final Not elected
  • MP for Napier
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour Party
    Ballot name: NASH, Stuart
    Source
    Final Elected
    Vote share • 52.0%
    21,325 votes
2017 NZ General Election • September 23, 2017 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour Party
    Ballot name: NASH, Stuart
    Source
    Final Not elected
  • MP for Napier
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour Party
    Ballot name: NASH, Stuart
    Source
    Final Elected
2014 NZ General Election • September 20, 2014 General
  • MP for Napier
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour Party
    Source
    Final Elected
Offices held
  • MP for Napier
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour
    Sep 2014 – Oct 2023
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour
    Nov 2008 – Nov 2011
In the News
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.

Stuart Nash texts with Invest NZ boss reveals claims of leak to media after controversial comments
NZ Herald — October 31, 2025

Previous texts revealed the former MP called the Trade Minister "pretty f****** amateur".

The conflicting explanations over Stuart Nash’s trade trip exit
The Post — October 9, 2025

It’s unclear if the former cabinet minister withdrew or was pushed from a government US trade trip, following his crass comment and apology.

Trade Minister Todd McClay dodges questions on alleged ‘deal’ after swearing Stuart Nash text messages
NZ Herald — October 8, 2025

Nash claims a 'deal' was reached with NZTE CEO regarding messaging to the media.

Stuart Nash swears at Trade Minister Todd McClay after being ‘thrown off’ business delegation
NZ Herald — October 8, 2025

Stuart Nash got in hot water after describing women as a "p***y and a pair of t**s."

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