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Hon Damien O'Connor believes every New Zealander, regardless of their background or family situation, deserves the opportunity to realise their full potential and participate in their community and society.

Hon Peeni Henare is the Member of Parliament for Tāmaki Makaurau, and is of Ngāti Hine and Ngāpuhi descent. Peeni has had the privilege of being the Minister of Defence and Minister for Whānau Ora, as well as several Associate Minister roles.

Hon Willie Jackson (born 1961) is a former urban Māori chief executive and award-winning radio and television broadcaster. He grew up in Porirua and Mangere, and attended Mangere College in his teenage years.

James firmly believes that New Zealand can be an example to the world in transitioning to a high-value, clean-tech, post-carbon economy that works for everyone.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was born in the city of Hamilton, New Zealand, and grew up rurally. She attended high school before graduating from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication Studies in Politics and Public Relations.

Ko Taumarere te awa.
Ko Puketohunoa te maunga.
Ko Ngati Manu te hapu.

Hon Grant Robertson was born in Palmerston North and lived in Hastings before his family settled in Dunedin.

Hon Megan Woods is a Christchurch local, and has been the Member of Parliament for Wigram since 2011.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins passionately believes that every New Zealander deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential in life. He is a staunch advocate for and defender of our public education system.

Hon Andrew Little has devoted his whole life to advocating for New Zealanders.

Hon Carmel Sepuloni is of Samoan, Tongan and NZ European descent. She was born and raised in Waitara but has lived in Auckland since 1996. She is the MP for Kelston, and was appointed Deputy Prime Minister in January 2023.

Hon David Parker grew up and studied in Dunedin, graduating with a BCom/LLB from the University of Otago. He had a long career in business and law before being elected as Labour Member of Parliament in the former electorate of Otago in 2002.

Hon Kieran McAnulty is the Labour Member of Parliament for the Wairarapa electorate. He was sworn in as a Minister in 2022, and has previously been the Chief Government Whip.

Degrees in science and law from Otago University, two decades practising law (including working for the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment) and experience as a company director meant Rachel Brooking was well-prepared when she became an MP in

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 sh

Hon Barbara Edmonds is currently the Minister for Economic Development and Pacific Peoples, Minister of Internal Affairs and holds associate roles in Health, Housing and Cyclone Recovery.

Duncan has served as the MP for Christchurch Central since being elected in 2017, and has held the role of Chief Government Whip in the 2020 Labour Government.

Willow-Jean is the MP for Northland, and has a strong background in law, advocacy and Māori and community development. She is also a māmā of two daughters, Hihana and Heeni.

Jo Luxton is the MP for Rangitata. Prior to entering Parliament in 2017, Jo worked as an accredited early childhood education teacher, whilst also building and managing her own successful company, an early childhood centre employing nine staff.

Jan is a list Member of Parliament based in Tauranga. She was born in Hokitika and grew up rurally on the outskirts of Christchurch.

Dr Ayesha Verrall is a Cabinet Minister in the New Zealand Government. She holds the portfolios of Health and Research, Science and Innovation.

Priyanca Radhakrishnan is the first person of Indian origin to become a Minister in New Zealand.

Marama was born to two young, urban Māori activists for social and environmental justice and brings that upbringing with her to Parliament.

Rino has been the Labour MP for Te Tai Tonga since 2011. He proudly represents Māori in the largest electorate in the country.