Current parliamentary roles

• Member, Maori Affairs Committee
• Spokesperson, Customs
• Associate Spokesperson, Maori Affairs

Former parliamentary roles

Spokesperson, Tourism 19 December 2011-25 February 2013

Personal details

Born in Rangiora, father of three children. Iwi affialiation: Ngai Tahu, Ngati Hine. Family associations with the Southern Maori Electorate (1932-1996).

Career

• Commercial Lawyer
• NZ Trade Promotion and Export Market Development
• Worked for Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu (iwi fisheries interests and business development)
• Former Chief Executive of the Federation of Maori Authorities
• Consultant (inter-indigenous development projects)