James Christmas
James Christmas is a former senior advisor associated with the National Party, having worked with notable leaders such as Chris Finlayson, John Key, and Bill English. After a missed opportunity for a parliamentary seat in 2023, he joined the Act Party, standing for election in Tāmaki, and is recognized for his political acumen and potential to rise within the party.
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Recent news mentions
Act hopes its candidate James Christmas will replace Brooke van Velden in November.
PM Christopher Luxon says ‘very legitimate question’ about Waitangi Tribunal
New Zealand· 2026-09-27
Christmas is a Tāmaki candidate for Act and attended Kirkpatrick's event.
Society Insider: Real Housewife of Auckland Gilda Kirkpatrick hosts Winston Peters for NZ First Event at her Paritai Drive mansionNew Zealand· 2026-09-23
James Christmas is a candidate from the Act party competing in the Auckland electorate of Tāmaki.
Election 2026: National Tāmaki candidate Mahesh Muralidhar explains tax stance after video raised eyebrows, highlights business experienceNew Zealand· 2026-09-10
James Christmas is a former National Party member who recently joined Act and is standing for election.
NZ’s most effective MPs, backroom staffers, lobbyists, activists and rising stars – and why big-name MPs are missingNew Zealand· 2026-07-14
