Tangi Utikere

Tangi’s professional background combines Local Government and Education.  Prior to his election as the Member of Parliament for the Palmerston North Electorate in 2020, Tangi served 10 years on the City Council, and was the city’s first elected member of Pasifika heritage. He was appointed Deputy Mayor in 2016, a position he held until his election to Parliament. Tangi is the Opposition Spokesperson for Local Government, Transport, State Owned Enterprises, and Racing, alongside being Deputy Shadow Leader of the House. He has also served as Labour’s Chief Whip in Government and in Opposition. Tangi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Triple Major in History, Political Science and Social Policy, along with a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) from Massey University.