Pacific candidates surge in 2025 Auckland local elections

Simon Matāfai (Independent) Nerissa Henry (Labour) Henrietta Devoe (ACT Local) John Loau (Trust Local) Zak Tulua Li'amanaia Lorenzo Kaisara (Labour) Marcus Sealiitu Amosa (Independent) Vi Hausia (Labour) Lotu Fuli (Labour) Carol Ah-Voa Fasitua Amosa (Labour) Italia Tipelu-Marsters (Manurewa Action Team) Apulu Reece Autagavaia (Labour) Repeka George-Koteka Luke Dwaine Mealamu (Fix Auckland) FaAfuhia Michael Fia (Independent) Sione 'Ulufonua (Independent) Josephine Bartley (Labour) Kaumosi Opie (C&R - Communities and Residents) Malcolm Mu Sakaria Harry Turner (C&R - Communities and Residents) Ted Johnston (Independent) Johnnie Timu Alf Filipaina (Labour) Vicky Hau (Fix Auckland) Peseta Norma Mcdonald (Tamaki Residents Association)