Phil Twyford won by 131 votes in 2023 — just 66 voters switching to a challenger would have flipped Te Atatū.
In the news
Coverage naming Te Atatū or Phil, from our tracked feeds.
No coverage naming Te Atatū or its MP yet in our tracked feeds — this fills in automatically as outlets report on the race.
The roster
The defender's record, and who's confirmed to challenge them in 2026.
Won Te Atatū by a majority of 131 in 2023 — a ultra-marginal seat.
Philip Stoner Twyford is a politician from New Zealand and a member of the Labour Party. He has been a Member of Parliament since 2008. He is the Labour Party MP for Te Atatū.
From Parliament's official bills record, as at 24 June 2026.
Members' bill in the ballot (1)
Community Trusts (Investment Transparency) Amendment Bill
Written questions to Ministers this term
What is this, and why does it matter to you? Any MP can put a written question to a Minister to formally demand information on the record — the Minister must reply, usually within days. It costs nothing and needs no debate, which makes it the main day-to-day tool MPs use to hold the government accountable between bills — especially for opposition MPs, who can't pass laws but can still force information into the open. Which Ministers an MP questions most, below, is a real, numbers-based picture of what they're actually watching on your behalf — worth comparing against what they say they prioritise.
2,485written questions asked since the 2023 election
Where it's gone — by Minister
Minister of Immigration
1493
Associate Minister of Immigration
698
Minister of Health
114
Minister of Foreign Affairs
43
+ 137 more across other Ministers.
Recent questions and replies, in Phil's and the Minister's own words
To the Minister of Immigration · 2026-07-06
"What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?"
Reply not yet due or not yet published.
To the Minister of Immigration · 2026-07-06
"What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?"
Reply not yet due or not yet published.
To the Associate Minister of Immigration · 2026-07-06
"What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?"
Reply not yet due or not yet published.
To the Minister of Immigration · 2026-06-22
"What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?"
Reply: None.
To the Associate Minister of Immigration · 2026-06-22
"What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?"
Reply: As Associate Minister of Immigration, none.
