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Casey Costello
New Zealand First

Casey Costello

Minister for Customs, Associate Minister of Health, Associate Minister of Immigration

List MP

Before Politics

  • β—†Detective Sergeant in NZ Police
  • β—†Vice President of the Police Association β€” first woman elected to this role
  • β—†Founding trustee of Hobson's Pledge β€” opposes co-governance
  • β—†Former chairperson and board member of the NZ Taxpayers' Union

Parliamentary Career

  • β—†List MP since 2023 β€” new entrant ranked 3rd on NZ First list
  • β—†Associate Minister of Health and Immigration since 2023

Key Positions

  • β†’Opposition to co-governance and Māori-specific policy
  • β†’Law and order
  • β†’Immigration control
  • β†’Customs and border security

Accomplishments

  • βœ“Brought police and law enforcement background to Parliament
  • βœ“Senior NZ First voice on health and immigration policy

Controversies

  • !Founding trustee of Hobson's Pledge β€” an organisation widely criticised for its opposition to Māori rights
  • !Former Taxpayers' Union board member β€” seen as conflict of interest with ministerial role
  • !Has Ngāpuhi/Ngāti Wai Māori ancestry but actively opposes co-governance arrangements

Bio Summary

Customs and Associate Health Minister; former police officer known for pragmatic positions on drug harm reduction.

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