Hon Ginny Andersen

Ginny is the MP for Hutt South, and has significant experience in the justice sector; she has worked in Parliament as a private secretary and senior political advisor, in the Office of Treaty Settlements in negotiations and policy, and for nine years she worked for the New Zealand Police where she delivered action plans to reduce the harm associated with gangs, organised crime and methamphetamine.

Ginny studied Te Reo Maori at secondary school and university and previously taught night classes as part of Adult and Community Education.

Since entering Parliament in 2017, Ginny has combined her professional experience and her personal passions into being a strong advocate New Zealanders.