Judith Collins

Currently serving: MP for Papakura, Parliament of New Zealand National
Party National
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Judith Collins’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 — 4 elected 4 not elected

2023 NZ General Election • October 14, 2023 General
2020 NZ General Election • October 17, 2020 General
2017 NZ General Election • September 23, 2017 General
2014 NZ General Election • September 20, 2014 General
Offices held
  • MP for Papakura
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National
    Nov 2008 – present
  • MP for Clevedon
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National
    Aug 2002 – Nov 2008
In the News
The names on everyone’s lips to succeed Judith Collins
The Post — January 29, 2026

ANALYSIS: From an establishment favourite to billionaire aspirants and long-time agitators, the Papakura contenders are circling.

‘It’s quite an addictive environment’: Judith Collins reflects on 24 years in parliament
Stuff — January 29, 2026

“I'm now the mother of the house. That's like, you know, having 120 children,” the departing senior National MP said.

Nicky Hager: Judith Collins not fit for Law Commission role
The Post — January 29, 2026

The journalist behind Dirty Politics has questioned Collins’ appointment.

How Judith Collins unwillingly became The Crusher
Stuff — January 29, 2026

As she announced her retirement from politics, Judith ‘The Crusher’ Collins revealed she’d never been a fan of her nickname. That says a lot.

Judith Collins retirement: Sir John Key calls her the ‘Margaret Thatcher of New Zealand’
NZ Herald — January 28, 2026

'You knew she wasn't there to eat her lunch.'

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