Date and place of birth Wellington 1.11.1953
Ethnicity Pakeha
Current residence and electorate Thames, Coromandel/ Hauraki
Educational and vocational qualifications Certificate in Adult Teaching. Half a BA in History and Anthropology
Current occupation Green Party MP
Previous occupations Greenpeace campaigner, RMA Mediator, DOC Campaigns Officer, Social Justice Educator.
Other work experience (including voluntary/unpaid) Chair Beneficiary Advocacy Group, Coromandel Watchdog Group co-coordinator, mother, writer
Community connections I have extensive networks in beneficiary advocacy, sewage activism, adult education, mining campaigns, women's issues and Te Tiriti networking
Policy Interests/Expertise I am active in education, women's issues, toxic chemicals reduction, Te Tiriti o Waitangi issues, forestry, sewage, work and income issues, disability rights, RMA issues, mining and a commitment to West Päpua
My broad political issues I am a political animal with a Te Tiriti foundation and I am very committed to justice as a basis for sustainability
Additional information I have set up the Parliamentarians in support of West Papua.
