Welly watch - New NZ First MP

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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