About Me

Hi, I’m James Christmas, your ACT candidate for Tāmaki.

I am a barrister specialising in public law and national security. I spent a decade working at the highest levels of the New Zealand Government, including as a senior adviser to Prime Ministers John Key and Bill English.

I have a traditional view of the role of an electorate MP. You deserve someone who is easy to reach, quick to act, and willing to roll up their sleeves to solve problems.

If you give me your electorate vote this year, I will be a visible and accessible local MP. I’ll work closely with our local representatives, fly the flag for Tāmaki in Parliament, and cut through bureaucracy to get things done.

Whether it’s improving infrastructure, protecting our beaches, or tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, my door will always be open.

When Tāmaki elected Brooke van Velden in 2023, voters showed the country that sending an ACT MP to Parliament can help make a centre-right government stronger and better.