# Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell outlines election priorities

> National MP Sam Uffindell details Tauranga transport and economic projects after securing election win.
- Title: Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell outlines election priorities
- Summary: National MP Sam Uffindell details Tauranga transport and economic projects after securing election win.
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- Source: NZ Herald — https://nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/election-2026-tauranga-mp-sam-uffindell-outlines-priorities-after-securing-seat/GSNERTKLFFG33JSXRKPPF3O4HM
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell pledges transport, housing and healthcare reforms for next term following election victory.