Before Politics
- ◆Medical doctor — infectious disease specialist
- ◆Public health researcher at University of Otago Wellington
Parliamentary Career
- ◆MP since 2020
- ◆Minister of Health and Food Safety under Labour government
- ◆Health spokesperson in opposition since 2023
Key Positions
- →Public health system investment
- →Preventive health and primary care
- →Pandemic preparedness
Accomplishments
- ✓Brought medical expertise directly to health portfolio
- ✓Oversaw establishment of Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) under Labour
Controversies
- !Te Whatu Ora was placed under a commissioner by the incoming National government citing financial mismanagement during its establishment
Bio Summary
Health spokesperson and infectious disease specialist who led NZ's COVID-19 response as Associate Health Minister.
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