Takanini (electorate)

The electorate is located in the far south of Auckland, on the edge of the city's built-up area. It stretches from Wattle Downs in its southwest to Mission Heights in the north. It was created out of eastern parts of the electorate around Goodwood Heights and Greenmeadows, a small part of northeastern around Mission Heights, and a northern section of the electorate around Takanini and Wattle Downs. This was due to rapid population growth in the area caused mainly by the outward expansion of Auckland. ==Electorate profile==

South Auckland has traditionally been a stronghold for the Labour Party. Takanini, however, was considered to be a marginal seat between Labour and National, as it takes in both Labour-leaning areas and National-leaning areas. Initially, the electorate's name was proposed as Flat Bush after the Auckland suburb in the north of the electorate. After a public consultation period, the name was changed to Takanini after a suburb in the south of the electorate. ==Members of Parliament==

2026 election The next election will be held on 7 November 2026. Candidates for Takanini are listed at Candidates in the 2026 New Zealand general election by electorate § Takanini. Official results will be available after 27 November 2026. 2023 election 2020 election ==References==