Kent Duston is, according to available sources, a candidate for The Opportunity Party standing in the Epsom electorate [20].
According to a single reputable secondary source, Duston was educated at Christchurch Boys High School [15] and later attended the University of Canterbury [16]. His professional background is described, in the same tier of sourcing, as spanning consultancy, investment analysis, and business management [4]. He is listed as Managing Director and director of Habilis New Zealand Limited [1][6], and has also been described as a Principal Consultant and consultant at Habilis [2][3][10].
From 2014, according to a single reputable secondary source, Duston contributed to the adoption of the Better Business Case methodology in Aotearoa New Zealand [5]. He has also been identified as an opinion writer and contributor, with activity noted from at least 23 January 2012 [7][8], as well as a pedestrian advocate [9].
In terms of civic involvement, a single reputable secondary source indicates that Duston has served on boards and governance groups [11], and held the role of president — and subsequently past-president — of the Mt Victoria Residents Association [12][13]. He has also been described as a representative of the Banking Reform Coalition [14].
According to a single reputable secondary source, Duston was confirmed as The Opportunity Party's candidate for Epsom on 20 March 2026 [18][20].