Taylor Arneil

Taylor Arneil is a young professional based in Wellington, and previously stood for New Zealand First in the 2020 and 2023 general elections.

He was raised in the United Kingdom before moving to Australia, and then eventually making the jump to New Zealand to study politics at Victoria University of Wellington. He graduated in 2019 with a Masters in Strategic Studies.

Experienced in public service, Taylor specialises in policy development and the Official Information Act from his time as a research assistant for New Zealand First and as a contractor across multiple government departments.

For almost a decade he has been an active member of the Party and Young New Zealand First, and a strong advocate for youth involvement in the party. He is a firm supporter of New Zealand First’s student loan policies which he believes will give more young Kiwis an incentive to remain in New Zealand after finishing their studies.

He believes strongly in common sense solutions and policies and putting New Zealanders First, both at home and on the world stage.