New ZealandMember of the House of RepresentativesNational PartyTaranaki · New PlymouthMember of the New Zealand House of Representatives
David MacLeod
Profile
David MacLeod is a New Zealand politician and businessman serving as the Member of Parliament for New Plymouth since 2023. Of Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāi Tahu, and Ngāti Porou descent, he previously had a long career in local government, serving as the chair of the Taranaki Regional Council from 2007 to 2022. Before entering national politics, he worked as an electrician and managing director of an electrical firm, and served as a director for Port Taranaki and Fonterra. His political focus includes regional infrastructure, workforce development, and the energy sector.
Details
- Born
- 1967 · 59 years old
- Birth place
- Hāwera, New Zealand
- Education
- Hawera High School
- Career
- Electrician, Managing Director of an electrical firm, Chair of Taranaki Regional Council, Director of Port Taranaki, Director of Fonterra, Chair of Predator Free 2050
