Tamatha Paul

Candidate for Wellington North
Currently serving: MP for Wellington Central, Parliament of New Zealand Green
Party Green
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Contested 3 races — 2 elected 1 pending

2026 NZ General Election • November 7, 2026 General
  • MP for Wellington North
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Green Party
    Filed
2023 NZ General Election • October 14, 2023 General
  • MP for Wellington Central
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Green Party
    Ballot name: PAUL, Tamatha
    Final Elected
    Vote share • 40.8%
    18,439 votes
2022 NZ Local Government • October 8, 2022 Local
  • Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward
    Wellington City Council
    Affiliation: Green Party
    Final Elected
    Vote share • 28.8%
    5,206 votes
Offices held
  • MP for Wellington Central
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Green
    Oct 2023 – present
  • Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward
    Wellington City Council
    Affiliation: Green
    Oct 2019 – Oct 2023
In the News
Te Pāti Māori wants to abolish prisons. The idea is not just a fantasy
The Spinoff — January 30, 2026

This week, Te Pāti Māori announced its policy of dismantling New Zealand’s prison system and replacing it with Māori-led justice. Critics say it’s impossible, but, writes Liam Rātana, evidence suggests otherwise.

The bumper year ahead in politics: your handy guide to what’s happening when
The Spinoff — January 15, 2026

What to expect when you’re expecting an election year.

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.

Green MP Tamatha Paul on trying to navigate a fine line - Audrey Young
NZ Herald — January 3, 2026

The MP is the youngest of 7, was school Dux, and first in her family to go to university.

Tamatha Paul confirmed for Wellington North race
The Post — November 27, 2025

The current Wellington Central MP is making it a fight with National: “Scrap the most right-wing government our country has ever had.”

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