Russel Norman

List Candidate

Born 1967, Brisbane. Has lived in NZ since 1997

Lives in Hataitai, Wellington

List position 2

I have a long history of grassroots organising hence I have an understanding of, and commitment to, change on-the-ground. I have a good understanding of the green vision and the ability to communicate it to a wide range of audiences I have three years experience working in the parliamentary system. I know that I can do the job well. I am committed to ensuring that the parliamentary team and the grassroots stay connected.

Contact information
Phone:	04 801 8336
Email:	russel.norman@greens.org.nz

Work and life experience

Green Party National Campaign Manager (from December 2004)

Previous employment: Green Party Researcher/Advisor 2002-4; Executive Secretary to Sue Bradford 2001-2; Out-of-Parliament Secretary to Keith and Nandor 2001; Researcher/marker for Unitec Not-for-Profit Management course 2001; Organic market gardener and native bush regeneration 1998-9; Farmhand on organic farm 1997-9; PhD Scholarship 1996-7; Gardener 1994-5; Car assembly-line worker 1990-2; Sheetmetal worker 1989-90; Nurse's Aid 1988.

Qualifications and training

BA (Hons), PhD (politics).

Political background

Green Party: Convenor and Treasurer, Magazine Board 2004-5; Member, Executive Communications Committee 2003-4; Green candidate, Rimutaka 2002; Party Representative on Caucus 2002; Co-Convenor, Auckland Greens 2001; Editor, Auckland Provincial Newsletter 1998-9. I joined the NZ Greens in 1997. Actively involved in rebuilding the Waiheke and Auckland Green organisations and in the local and national election campaigns in 1998-9. I was active in Australian Greens 1995-6.

Policy interests: Conservation (a passion); Health (I was the Green parliamentary researcher). We need MPs who have the flexibility to cover a range of portfolios. As a researcher I've covered food safety, trade, foreign affairs, housing, community sector, and more.

Community and other involvement

Wellington Forest and Bird 2002-4; Initiator and Co-Convenor Auckland GE Free Coalition and Coordinator of first big GE Free rally 2001; Member of Friends of Cactus Bay 2001.

I was involved in many environmental and social justice campaigns in Australia eg. student fees, union issues, Aboriginal land rights, peace, and native forest logging.