MP

A former Deputy Mayor and Palmerston North’s first Pasifika councillor, Tangi Utikere brings a wealth of experience in local government and education. Elected to Parliament in 2020, he now serves as the opposition spokesperson for local government, transport, small business, and racing.

Since entering Parliament, Tangi has been a member of the Governance & Administration and Environment Select Committees, and the Chair of Parliament’s Health Select Committee. He has also spent time as a Junior Government Whip and Chief Government Whip.

Tangi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in History, Political Science and Social Policy, along with a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) from Massey University.