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ChlΓΆe Swarbrick
Green Party

ChlΓΆe Swarbrick

Co-Leader

Electorate: Auckland Central

Before Politics

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

Parliamentary Career

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

Key Positions

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

Accomplishments

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

Controversies

  • !Removed from Parliament by Speaker Brownlee in August 2025 for criticising government MPs β€” 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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