Phil Twyford is Labour’s candidate for the new electorate of Henderson which includes Henderson, Rānui, Swanson, Massey and Western Heights.

Phil is a strong voice for the people of West Auckland. His current local campaign calls for an end to the under-staffing of Waitākere Hospital and to make healthcare more affordable.

He has fought successfully for the rights of West Aucklanders affected by the 2023 floods, for better public transport and walking and cycling infrastructure, and investment in the film studios that generate jobs and incomes for Westies.

Phil has been the MP for the old Te Atatū electorate since 2011. He lives in West Auckland with his family.

Phil served as Minister of Transport, Housing and Urban Development, Economic Development, Associate Trade, and Disarmament and Arms Control in the 6th Labour Government. He is Labour’s spokesperson on immigration. He has been an MP since 2008.