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Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell outlines election priorities
National MP Sam Uffindell details Tauranga transport and economic projects after securing election win.
In brief
National MP Sam Uffindell details Tauranga transport and economic projects after securing election win. Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell pledges transport, housing and healthcare reforms for next term following election victory. Originally reported by NZ Herald.
Election victory
Sam Uffindell secured Tauranga seat with 19,117 votes, a margin of over 10,000 over Labour's Jan Tinetti.
“We’ve got a beautiful city, and it really is quite humbling to receive such a positive local result.”
Campaign highlights
Uffindell credited volunteers for delivering pamphlets, human hoardings and daily support across Tauranga.
National party results
National Party received 29.2% of votes, forming a coalition bloc of 67 seats with Act and NZ First.
Tauranga hospital priorities
Uffindell committed to delivering Tauranga's 24-hour urgent healthcare service within first 100 days.
Transport and economic projects
Uffindell hinted at three key transport, economic productivity and connection projects for Tauranga region.
Toll road equity
Uffindell aims to apply tolls more equitably nationwide despite Tauranga having most toll roads in New Zealand.
Election night celebrations
Uffindell celebrated with family, friends and National Party members at private function after victory.
National party casualties
National faced several casualties with deputy leader Nicola Willis and others preparing for possible loss of seats.
Tauranga electorate results
Tauranga preliminary results show Uffindell with 37.2% of party vote, Tinetti with 19.9%.
Other challengers
Uffindell faced competition from Greens, Opportunity, Animal Justice Party, Act and independent candidates.
Tauranga MP background
Uffindell has held Tauranga electorate since 2022 byelection after Simon Bridges retired.
Volunteer support
National volunteers reported strong camaraderie and confidence in Tauranga election results.
Tauranga hospital redevelopment
Uffindell prioritized Tauranga Hospital redevelopment and housing affordability in next term.
Tauranga hospital delay
Tauranga's 24-hour urgent healthcare service was delayed until December but Uffindell called it unrealistic.
National party leadership
Christopher Luxon claimed a pathway to forming next government after election results.
Tauranga MP's family
Uffindell lives with his wife Julia and three children in Paengaroa.
The takeaway
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell pledges transport, housing and healthcare reforms for next term following election victory.
