Jamie Beaton's aborted bid for the Tāmaki seat

Jamie Beaton says work related to Crimson Education gives him the best opportunity to make a difference. (Image: Supplied)

Dileepa Fonseka

Thu, 18 Sep 2025

Crimson Education co-founder Jamie Beaton will not be running in the Auckland seat of Tāmaki, after what BusinessDesk understands was an attempt to explore challenging Act’s Brooke van Velden for the seat.“I'm proud of the impact we [Crimson Education] have made over the years, and more than ever, I feel a strong desire to give back,” Beaton said in a statement after he was asked about his potential candidacy for the seat.Get up to date fast. Join BusinessDesk's WhatsApp channel.“After reflecting deeply...

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