ACT announces final candidates as nationwide team takes shape for 2026

ACT is today unveiling it's final group of electorate candidates as it continues building its nationwide team for the 2026 General Election.

“New Zealanders are backing ACT because we've shown we can deliver in Government, and that's attracting more high-calibre people who want to help shape the country's future,” says Todd Stephenson ACT Party whip.

“Among today's candidates is Alex Price, who will contest Mt Albert. Alex is the CEO of Fertility Associates and has more than 20 years' experience leading healthcare organisations across New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. He represents exactly the kind of person ACT is attracting: someone who has built a successful career solving real-world problems, improving services, and delivering results for New Zealanders.”

“ACT continues to attract New Zealanders with real-world experience, not career politicians. They are people who have built businesses, worked in the professions, served their communities, and solved problems outside politics. They understand what it takes to create opportunities, grow the economy, and deliver better outcomes.

“Our candidates include business owners, engineers, healthcare professionals, lawyers, farmers, teachers, community leaders, and former military and police personnel. They reflect the people who keep this country running every day.

“We're building a team ready to earn every Party Vote and ensure the next Government stays focused on growing the economy, respecting taxpayers, and unlocking New Zealand's potential.”

A full list of the newly announced candidates can be found below, alongside a selection of candidate biographies.

• Whangārei – Doug Graham

• Glendene – Amanda Roberts

• Mt Albert – Alex Price

• Tauranga – Bryan Norton

• Port Waikato – Sarah Jane Lochead-Macmillan

• Ilam – Ken Harpur

Alex Price – Mt Albert

Alexander Price is a senior healthcare executive with more than 20 years’ experience leading large-scale healthcare operations across New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. Holding a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Hons) from the University of Canterbury and an MBA from IMD Lausanne in Switzerland, Alexander began his career as a management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group in Tokyo before joining Fertility Associates.

Now serving as CEO of Fertility Associates in Auckland, Alexander has overseen the organisation’s growth from three IVF clinics into an international healthcare network spanning three countries, 12 clinics, and more than 450 staff. He brings extensive experience in healthcare management, clinical governance, technology integration, and improving patient access and outcomes, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Amanda Roberts – Glendene

Amanda Roberts is an advertising strategist, business owner, and former elected trustee with more than 20 years’ experience helping businesses and organisations grow. She is the founder and director of Aligned Media, supporting small businesses across New Zealand with marketing strategy, communications, and customer engagement.

Elected to the Waitākere Licensing Trust in 2022, Amanda was a strong advocate for accountability, leaner governance, and breaking up West Auckland’s licensing monopoly. Before launching her own business, she held senior leadership roles across New Zealand’s media and advertising industry, working with major brands including McDonald’s, Kathmandu, Visa, House of Travel, and the University of Auckland Business School.