Kieran McAnulty

Housing and Local Government Spokesperson, Shadow Leader of the House

Electorate: Wairarapa

Before Politics

◆Local government — Masterton District Councillor
◆Business background in the Wairarapa region

Parliamentary Career

◆MP for Wairarapa since 2020
◆Minister for Emergency Management during Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle 2023
◆Shadow Leader of the House since November 2023

Key Positions

→Housing affordability and supply
→Regional development
→Local government

Accomplishments

✓Widely praised for handling of 2023 Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle response
✓One of Labour's most popular and high-profile MPs
✓Seen as a future leader of the Labour Party

Controversies

!Limited controversies — one of Labour's cleanest political profiles

Bio Summary

Housing spokesperson; straight-talking former local politician known for his strong regional ties and Wairarapa roots.

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