2019
The Botany electorate was established for the 2008 election following the 2006 census, which showed high population growth in the Auckland region.
Boundary changes in 2014 saw more of the Flat Bush area west of Chapel Road incorporated into the electorate.
A majority (50%) of the Botany electorate were born overseas – the highest of any electorate.
The time is right for a clear and uncompromising voice for animals in New Zealand - they need representation in politics.
National recently has always won this electorate, and likely will do so again.
The opportunities for botany graduates are spread over both public and private sectors.
In public sector, the opportunities arise in areas like public health service, national park services, department of agriculture, forest service, departments of conservation and land management.
In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Botany – 47% to National's 37%.
A majority (50%) of the Botany electorate were born overseas – the highest of any electorate.
I want social conservatives to have unapologetic representation in parliament from voices who will stand for their values and families.
