New ZealandMember of the House of RepresentativesLabour PartyIkaroa-RāwhitiMember of the New Zealand House of Representatives
Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
Profile
Cushla Tangaere-Manuel is a New Zealand politician serving as the Member of Parliament for the Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate since the 2023 general election. Before entering politics, she had a distinguished career as a broadcaster for TVNZ and Whakaata Māori, and served as the chief executive officer of the East Coast Rugby Football Union. Within the Labour Party, she has held various shadow cabinet portfolios, including forestry, Māori economy, and sports and recreation, and currently serves as an assistant whip.
Details
- Born
- December 21 · 24 years old
- Birth place
- Te Puia Springs, New Zealand
- Education
- Ngata Memorial College
- Career
- Broadcaster, Chief Executive Officer of East Coast Rugby Football Union, Māori Rugby Programme Manager
