New ZealandMember of the House of RepresentativesNational PartyAuckland · Takanini electorateMember of the New Zealand House of Representatives
Rima Nakhle
Profile
Rima Nakhle is a New Zealand politician and a member of the House of Representatives for the Takanini electorate. Born in Sydney, Australia, to parents of Lebanese descent, she holds a law degree from Western Sydney University and is an enrolled barrister and solicitor. Before entering politics, she served as the executive manager of the Te Mahia Community Village. Nakhle is known for her 'tough on crime' political stance, advocating for stricter penalties for drink driving and opposing gang involvement in state-funded rehabilitation programs. She currently serves as the deputy chair of the Māori affairs committee and is a member of the justice committee.
Details
- Born
- , Australia
- Birth place
- Sydney, Australia
- Education
- Western Sydney University
- Career
- Barrister and solicitor; Executive manager of Te Mahia Community Village
