New ZealandMember of the House of RepresentativesGreen Party of Aotearoa New ZealandNew ZealandMember of the New Zealand House of Representatives
Teanau Tuiono
Profile
Teanau Tuiono is a New Zealand politician and the first Pasifika Member of Parliament for the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. Born in 1972, he is an education consultant and activist who previously worked with the United Nations and Massey University. Elected to Parliament in 2020, he serves as an Assistant Speaker and holds various portfolios including education, workplace relations, and national security. Tuiono is a strong advocate for environmental justice, regenerative agriculture, and the rights of indigenous peoples, notably sponsoring legislation to restore citizenship eligibility for Samoan-born New Zealanders.
Details
- Born
- 1972-12-25 · 53 years old
- Birth place
- Henderson, New Zealand
- Education
- University of Auckland
- Career
- Education consultant, activist, human rights investigator
