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Francisco Hernandez
Profile
Francisco Hernandez is a New Zealand politician who has served as a Member of Parliament for the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand since May 2024. Born in Manila, Philippines, he moved to New Zealand as a child and later graduated from the University of Otago. Before entering national politics, he held various roles in student advocacy, policy advising, and climate change consulting. In his parliamentary maiden speech, he identified himself as a market-socialist. He currently serves as a party spokesperson for several portfolios, including Public Services, Tertiary Education, and Science, Innovation and Technology.
Details
- Born
- 1990 or 1991
- Birth place
- Manila, Philippines
- Education
- University of Otago
- Career
- Otago University Students' Association president, Green Party parliamentary staffer, policy advisor, climate change advisor for the Otago Regional Council
