Damien O'Connor

Damien O'Connor is a New Zealand politician who has served as a Member of the New Zealand House of Representatives since 1993. A member of the Labour Party, he previously held several ministerial portfolios, including Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Trade and Export Growth, and Minister for Biosecurity. Known for his background in farming and tourism, O'Connor is often described as an economic pragmatist within his party. Throughout his long parliamentary career, he has been a vocal advocate for rural and provincial interests while navigating complex trade negotiations and domestic social policy debates.