In the 2005 general election, Field won a majority of more than 16,000 over his nearest opponent, Clem Simich of the National Party, this was the greatest majority in any electorate seat in New Zealand.
Field won a majority of more than 16,000 over his nearest opponent, this was the greatest majority in any electorate seat in New Zealand. This was in the 2005 general election. Clem Simich of the National Party was his nearest opponent.