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Chlรถe Swarbrick
Green Party

Chlรถe Swarbrick

Co-Leader

Electorate: Auckland Central

Before Politics

  • โ—†Digital consultancy and artist management
  • โ—†Opened cafรฉ and gallery 'Olly' in Mount Eden, Auckland
  • โ—†Ran for Auckland Mayor in 2016 โ€” came third

Parliamentary Career

  • โ—†List MP since 2017 โ€” youngest MP at the time at age 23
  • โ—†Won Auckland Central electorate in 2020
  • โ—†Retained Auckland Central in 2023
  • โ—†Co-Leader of the Green Party since March 2024

Key Positions

  • โ†’Climate change and bold emissions reduction
  • โ†’Wealth tax and income inequality
  • โ†’Drug law reform
  • โ†’Mental health system investment
  • โ†’Israel sanctions โ€” member's bill submitted December 2024

Accomplishments

  • โœ“Famous 'OK Boomer' moment in Parliament went viral globally
  • โœ“Only second Green MP ever to win an electorate โ€” held it for more than one term
  • โœ“Named to Fortune '40 Under 40' in 2020
  • โœ“Won Jane Goodall Trailblazer Award 2019

Controversies

  • !Removed from Parliament by Speaker Brownlee in August 2025 for criticising government MPs โ€” refused to apologise and was suspended again
  • !Apologised to Parliament in 2024 after accusing PM Luxon of lying in the debating chamber

Bio Summary

Green co-leader and Auckland Central MP; prominent voice on housing affordability, drug law reform, and climate action.

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