Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell is a New Zealand politician and senior cabinet minister who has served as a Member of the New Zealand House of Representatives since 2011. A former police officer and international security contractor, he has held several ministerial portfolios, including Minister of Police, Minister of Corrections, and Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery. Mitchell is known for his firm stance on law and order, advocating for tougher sentencing, the implementation of youth boot camps, and legislative measures to combat gang activity. He represents the Whangaparāoa electorate for the National Party and has been a prominent figure in the government's efforts to reform the corrections and justice sectors.