Hūhana Lyndon
Hūhana Lyndon | |
|---|---|
Lyndon in February 2026 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Green party list | |
| Assumed office 14 October 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1978 or 1979 (age 46–47)[1] |
| Party | Green |
Hūhana Melanie Lyndon (born 1978 or 1979) is a New Zealand politician who was elected on the Green Party list in the 2023 New Zealand general election.
Education
Lyndon graduated from Victoria University of Wellington, the University of Auckland and Massey University.[2]
Career
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–present | 54th | List | 10 | Green | |
In 2017, Lyndon stood as a candidate in Denby Ward at a by-election for Whangarei District Council.[3] She came in fifth place.[4] In 2021, Lyndon was made CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board. She was formerly chief executive of the Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust.[1] In 2023, Lyndon was made a Green candidate for the 2023 New Zealand general election.[5] She contested the Te Tai Tokerau Māori electorate.[6]
During the 2023 election held on 14 October, Lyndon came third place with 4,187 votes.[7] She was elected to Parliament on the Green party list.[8]
In late November 2023, Lyndon assumed the Green Party's health, Whānau Ora, Māori Development and forestry spokesperson portfolios.[9]
Personal life
Lyndon is a member of Ngātiwai Iwi.[10] She is the mother of three children.[2]
References
- ^ a b Rātana, Liam (1 May 2021). "Get to know the new Ngātiwai Trust Board CEO". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ a b Rātana, Liam (6 June 2023). "Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ Lambly, Annette (11 October 2017). "Seventeen nominations for Denby Ward by-election". Stuff. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "Final Denby by-election results" (Press release). Whangarei District Council. Scoop. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "Green Party candidate list includes nine Māori". The New Zealand Herald. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "Ngātiwai Trust Board CEO Hūhana Lyndon standing for Greens at October's general electionfv". The New Zealand Herald. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "Te Tai Tokerau – Official Result". Electoral Commission. 3 November 2023. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ "2023 General Election – Successful Candidates". Electoral Commission. 3 November 2023. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ "Greens unveil portfolio spokespeople". 1News. 29 November 2023. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Lyndon, Hūhana (18 February 2023). "Marae worked tirelessly through cyclone, but shouldn't be left to fill in gaps". Stuff. Retrieved 5 June 2023.