Matt Doocey is looking likely to remain the MP for the Waimakariri electorate.
Leading on 18,846, with 67.1% of the votes counted, the incumbent National MP is currently winning against Dan Rosewarne for Labour by 8,802 votes.
The electorate is voting right for the party as well, with National winning over Labour by roughly 3000, followed by Act on 4850.
Doocey has been the MP for Waimakariri since 2014, making his way up the list for National in the meantime, coming in at 12th on the list this year.
He says this seat has been won by Labour more than National, so he isn't taking anything for granted.
"I work very hard in that seat; I fight very hard. The results coming through are encouraging but let's wait until the end of the night."
