The resignation of a NZ First MP, Tanya Unkovich, has opened
the doors of Parliament to a new list MP with strong connections to Northland.
David Wilson (#9 on the NZ First party list) was the CEO of
the economic development agency Northland Inc from 2013 to 2019. He stood as a
candidate for NZ First in 2017, 2020 and 2023.
He stood as the NZ First candidate in the 2020 election on a
“getting things done” platform. He said, "There is no reason why
Whangārei – or Northland in that sense – can't be one of the most prosperous
regions in New Zealand".
I am sure there will be many who will be asking for him to
lobby hard to achieve exactly that.
Wilson has a Master's in Public Policy and a PhD in
Governance and Regional Economic Development. David currently lives in Kumeu. His
term started on 30 June.
[Photo credit: NZ Herald]
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