Current parliamentary roles

• Member, Maori Affairs Committee
• Chairperson, Local Government and Environment Committee

Former parliamentary roles

• Member, Justice and electoral select committee 9 November 2005-30 July 2008
• Member, Local Government and Environment Committee 30 July 2007-3 October 2008
• Member, Emissions Trading Scheme Review Committee 9 December 2008-31 August 2009
• Member, Health Committee 9 December 2008-20 October 2011
• Deputy Chairperson, Local Government and Environment Committee 11 December 2008-20 October 2011

Personal details

Born Christchurch, married with two adult sons

Party activities

• Chairperson, Canterbury Westland Women's Advisory Committee 1999-2002
• Policy Chairperson, Canterbury Westland 2002-2005
• Chairperson, Arts, Culture and Heritage Caucus Committee
• Chairperson, Bluegreens Caucus Committee