David Parker

David Parker is a New Zealand politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament from 2002 to 2025. A prominent figure in the Labour Party, he held several senior Cabinet positions in the Sixth Labour Government between 2017 and 2023, including Minister for the Environment, Minister of Transport, and Attorney-General. Throughout his career, Parker focused on economic, environmental, and legal portfolios, notably championing the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. Before entering politics, he worked as a barrister and business manager in the agri-biotechnology sector.