AUCKLAND, 20 July 2026

National Party candidate for Manurewa Ghouse Majeed received support from party leaders, local representatives, businesspeople and community members at a fundraising programme held in Auckland on Friday evening.

Webfit News was invited to cover the event, which brought together supporters from South Auckland and Auckland’s wider multicultural communities.

The gathering focused on Majeed’s candidacy, his community background and the issues affecting families, businesses and neighbourhoods across Manurewa.

Senior National Party figures attended the programme, including National Party President Sylvia Wood, who was present as the main guest. Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith also attended, showing senior-level support for Majeed’s campaign.

The event was held as National continues building its presence in South Auckland ahead of the 2026 general election.

A campaign focused on Manurewa

Manurewa is one of Auckland’s most culturally diverse electorates. It is home to working families, migrant communities, young people, small-business owners and residents dealing with pressures linked to housing, public safety, employment and the cost of living.

Campaign material presented at the event outlined several priorities connected to Majeed’s candidacy. These included public safety, economic opportunity, education, transport, support for local businesses and improved access to frontline health services.

The event presentation also highlighted themes of safer neighbourhoods, stronger opportunities for families and closer community connections.

Majeed’s supporters described him as a community leader, politician and businessman with long-standing relationships across South Auckland. They said his personal and professional journey had helped him understand the challenges faced by migrant families, local communities and business operators.

From South India to South Auckland

Majeed was born and raised in South India, near the foothills of the Indrakeeladri Mountain.

He moved to New Zealand in 2003 and has lived in Manurewa for more than 15 years. During that time, he continued developing his career in sales and marketing while building relationships with local community organisations.

Majeed has previously owned a butchery in Manurewa town centre. He currently operates a sales and marketing company.

His professional background also includes qualifications in law and social sciences. He holds a bachelor’s degree in law, a master’s degree in sociology and diplomas in industrial relations, personnel management, labour welfare and marketing management.

Supporters at the event said his combination of professional experience, education and community involvement had shaped his approach to public service.

Community and cultural involvement

Majeed has been involved with several cultural and community organisations.

He remains part of the Ethnic Arts and Trade Foundation and the Urdu and Hindi Cultural Association.

He was previously associated with the Mana Andhra Telugu Association but is no longer part of that organisation.

His supporters said his community work reflected a commitment to cultural inclusion, community participation and cooperation across different groups.

Majeed was presented as someone with connections across Indian, migrant and wider South Auckland communities.

His campaign has also highlighted recognition he has received for voluntary and civic work. Any detailed list of awards should be published only after the official names, awarding organisations and dates have been independently confirmed.

Long-standing National Party involvement

Before becoming National’s candidate for Manurewa, Majeed had been involved in party activities and grassroots campaigning.

Supporters said he had worked alongside National Party candidates, volunteers and community representatives over several years before seeking elected office himself.

His selection as the party’s Manurewa candidate marks a move from supporting political campaigns behind the scenes to seeking a frontline role in Parliament.

At the fundraising programme, Majeed spoke with attendees and moved between tables throughout the evening, engaging with supporters, community representatives and local businesspeople.

Photographs captured by Webfit News showed a well-attended gathering, with National Party branding and campaign material displayed around the venue.

Senior leaders and local representatives attend

Alongside Sylvia Wood, Mark Mitchell and Paul Goldsmith, several organisers, community figures and National Party representatives attended the event.

Those present included Ranjay Sikka, Harinder Singh Maan, Prithipal Singh Basra and former National Party MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi.

Local board members Jeet Singh, Sandeep Saini and Kushma Nair were also in attendance.

Lalit Arya, National’s candidate for Ōtāhuhu, attended the programme as well.

The presence of senior ministers, party leadership and local representatives gave the event political and community significance.

It also reflected National’s effort to strengthen its engagement with South Auckland’s diverse communities, where housing pressures, public safety, employment, immigration and the cost of living remain major political concerns.

Messages around safety, opportunity and business

Campaign information presented during the evening identified several areas of focus for Manurewa.

These included reducing crime, improving public order, supporting local businesses, strengthening transport connections and creating better opportunities for young people.

Health services, education standards and household living costs were also highlighted.

For many small-business owners and working households in South Auckland, these issues affect daily decisions about employment, household spending, business confidence, education and family security.

The challenge for Majeed’s campaign will be to turn broad policy priorities into clear and measurable local commitments that Manurewa residents can assess before voting.

A significant step in Majeed’s campaign

The fundraising programme gave Majeed an opportunity to present himself not only as a National Party candidate, but also as a sales and marketing professional, community participant and long-term Manurewa resident.

Supporters expressed confidence in his ability to represent the electorate’s cultural diversity and connect local concerns with national decision-making.

However, the campaign will ultimately be judged on how clearly it responds to Manurewa’s priorities and how effectively it engages residents beyond existing party and community networks.

The event concluded with supporters continuing discussions about Majeed’s candidacy, the National Party’s direction and the issues affecting South Auckland.

For Majeed, the evening represented a visible show of support and another important step in his campaign to represent Manurewa in Parliament.