Arena Williams

Arena Williams is a New Zealand politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for the Manurewa electorate since 2020. Affiliated with Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Ngāi Tūhoe, and Ngāi Tahu, she previously worked as a probation officer and in the legal sector. A graduate of the University of Auckland, Williams was active in student politics before entering national politics. In the Shadow Cabinet, she has held various portfolios including commerce, consumer affairs, and youth. She is known for her advocacy in justice reform and has introduced legislation regarding financial transparency for banking services.