Electorate: Te Tai Tokerau

Responsibilities: Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the: Minister for Economic Development and Minister for Industry and Regional Development

Born: 9 July 1939, Ngapuhi Iwi

Marital Status: Married,

Iwi Affiliations: Ngapuhi,

Contact Details:
Home, Business & Fax: 09-405-0417

PO Box 415,
Kerikeri,
Bay of Islands

• Former Minister of Maori Affairs, Former Commercial Fisherman Scuba Diver and Underwater Photographer

• Past Long Service Councillor Far North District Council, Former Councillor Northland Regional Council and Northland Harbour Board. Director of Far North District Council, Local Authority Trading Enterprise (L.A.T.E)

• 14 Years as Maori Senior Vice President NZ Labour Party

• Entered Parliament as a List Candidate 1996

• Involved in wide range of activity - Maori, Social and Economic Development, Local Government and fishing interests.

• Received 1990 Commemoration Medal for Services to New Zealand.