Human rights campaigners on refugees & asylum seekers, te tiriti, Palestine, Myanmar, workers, young people, Rainbow, disability, criminal justice (and more) came together with Chris Hipkins and Labour MPs in an evening of conversation on organising for progressive change. #humanrights #LabourParty

Labour says the Govt should follow the likes of Spain, Ireland, Norway and now Australia (and 75% of UN members states) and recognise Palestine now - to convey there must be a new settlement that recognises the Palestinian right to self-determination. 1/4 www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

I’m recruiting two 20 hour per week positions to work with me doorknocking and phoning people in West Auckland to talk with them about the things that really matter. If that sounds like you, check the job ad www.livehire.com/careers/parl...

On the deck of the Rainbow Warrior tonight @helenclarknz.bsky.social who did more then any other political leader to make New Zealand nuclear-free, spoke about the fight to stop nukes back then and the need to keep fighting today against war and nuclear ☢️ weapons. @greenpeace.org.nz

Dozens of West Auckland’s social sector groups came together with Labour MPs to talk about The Wellbeing of Westies, a chance to reflect on the policies that will allow our communities to thrive. Thanks to everyone who contributed!

The New Zealand Labour Party does not support the ongoing attacks, including the United States bombing of Iran, which is in breach of international law, and the Government should be saying this. - Peeni Henare, Labour Party foreign affairs spokesperson. 1/3

My speech on NZ’s current foreign policy debate: independent foreign policy or a return to a US-led alliance (this time against China)? www.labour.org.nz/speech_nziia...

A big group of my Labour colleagues came to West Auckland today to visit the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court aka Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua. It’s a super special part of our justice system that aims to help addicts get clean, and off the treadmill of jail/relapse/addiction.

Brooke van Velden is trying to make the health and safety system friendlier, more collaborative, and more helpful to business. We know how this ends. Check out this must read story by Rebecca Macfie who wrote the definitive account on the Pike River mining disaster. newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/09/h...

Last night Vanushi Walters and I hosted an event at Parliament for human rights campaigners and Labour. What an amazing group of activists.* The talk was about solidarity and how we can all work together for progressive change.❤️🌹💪 1/2

If you live in the Whau Auckland Council ward vote @otakoulane.bsky.social SarahPaterson-Hamlin for Council in the elections later this year. Sarah (pictured with me and my Labour colleagues on the left Vanushi and Deb) is Labour’s candidate for the Whau and she’s awesome. 🌹💪👍

Waiting hours and hours in pain at the A&E is a sign our health system isn’t working. Hear Labour's health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall on Labour's prescription to fix the health system. 7.00-8.30pm, Thurs 29 May, Hub West, 29 Corban Avenue, Henderson. More info and RSVP here - bit.ly/4muLLS6

This is some of the Te Atatu Labour crew at the Party’s regional conference this weekend. These are my people. ❤️💪 We debated and voted on a lot of good progressive policy cos that’s what we do in the Labour Party! 😂

Labour is asking the Government why it is silent on Israel’s deliberate use of starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, saying New Zealand should be speaking out.

David Parker made his last speech in Parliament last night, after 23 years in politics. He has made a huge contribution to NZ and to the Labour Party. Brainy, kind, thoughtful, Machiavellian enough to get things done in politics, and a true egalitarian, I'm going to miss him. 1/2

Te Atatū Peninsula was host to the inaugural LGBTTQIA+ Mixer mix and mingle last weekend. We're a community that celebrates our diversity, and are naturally inclusive and welcoming. The West Auckland rainbow community plus friends and allies turned out in numbers. Looking forward to the next one.

Migrante Aotearoa fights for the rights of migrant workers. At Migrante's invitation I got to spend a couple of hours with a big group of workers listening to their experiences, and their ideas on what can be done to stamp out the curse of migrant worker exploitation. 1/4

Happy May Day. As the best sign at today’s union protest on Lincoln Road said: Labour, protecting workers since 1916; National, undermining workers since 1936. The more things change, the more they stay the same. 🌹🌹💪❤️ #mayday #marangaake #union #westauckland

John Campbell's investigation into Destiny, what makes them tick, where the money comes from, the issue of charity status, and why they are so out of step with values of decency and inclusiveness, is excellent. www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/under-... Here's a good review thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/...

John Campbell's investigation into Destiny, what makes them tick, where the money comes from, the issue of charity status, and why they are so out of step with values of decency and inclusiveness. www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/under-... Here's a good review in The Spin Off thespinoff.co.nz/.../reviewin....

Labour welcomes these improvements. The Pacific is family, and Pacific people have made it clear this something they want. We support continuing to review and improve the policy settings to make it easier for Pacific people to visit New Zealand. www.rnz.co.nz/internationa...

Delara Elavia of St Dominics College is the 2025 Youth Member of Parliament for Te Atatū electorate. Congrats Delara! I am looking forward to having Delara walk alongside me in my MP work this year. #YouthParliament2025

Nurturing Families give pre-loved stuff to families and children. 🧸🚂🪁We need this in West Auckland where too many people are going without the basics. If you are a philanthropist or just an ordinary Westie who can donate financially to support this work, please email [email protected] 👶❤️😍

Auckland's Myanmar communities came out for a candlelight vigil for the victims of the earthquake that has killed several thousand people, and the military dictatorship that continues to wage war on the people, bombing townships in the aftermath of the quake. #MyanmarEarthquake #SpringRevolution

I appreciate how seriously the Police have followed up the events of 15 Feb in my electorate. They investigated whether Brian Tamaki incited the violence but decided there was insufficient evidence. They have however charged 7 Destiny members with assault & other offences. @chsaotearoa.bsky.social

There was a beautiful celebration of Nowruz the Persian New Year tonight at Parliament. Thank you to the Iranian, Afghan, Kazakh, Kurdish communities and everyone who made the event such a success!

The generals in Myanmar having continued to bomb civilians in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. Labour is calling on the Govt to press for a ceasefire and an end to the airstrikes. Singapore has just called for a ceasefire. www.labour.org.nz/news-myanmar... www.bbc.com/news/article...

Labour's David Parker gave a foreign affairs speech this morning setting out how Labour would navigate the new world (dis)order. The multi-polar world we now live in demands an approach to foreign policy that is truly independent of the great powers. 1/8 www.labour.org.nz/news-navigat...

My complaint to the Charities Commission relies on serious wrongdoing as a basis for deregistering a charity. The Charities Act provides a number of examples of wrongdoing: the two I relied on are conduct that is 1. oppressive, and 2. improperly discriminatory. www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3606...

The students of Waitākere College have started this petition for the reinstatement of the original school lunches programme. (You know, the locally-made, fresh, nutritious and tasty one that was delivered on time.) Please sign the petition and share this post. petitions.parliament.nz/f4fff921-4e5...

I'm supporting a really great organisation in the disability sector get a campaign up and running. We are looking for volunteers who can contribute skills in copy-writing, social media, video and photography. If you are interested in finding out more email me on [email protected]

The Government is proposing to cut the jobs of 109 specialist literacy teachers who work with children who are falling behind with their reading and writing. The Government should be expanding this service, not cutting it! Add your voice by signing the open letter: win.newmode.net/nzeiteriuroa...

The PM seems to have thrown New Zealand’s principled anti-nuclear advocacy under a bus. NZ has long opposed India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group, but the Prime Minister has walked that back in the India-New Zealand joint statement. www.labour.org.nz/news-luxon_q...

Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson David Parker in an extended conversation with Toby Manhire on the current volatile international environment ahead of a speech for Diplosphere “Navigating the New World (Dis)order in Turbulent Times”. thespinoff.co.nz/politics/15-...

Wage theft is set to become law but the National Party voted against it. Strange, for the “party of law and order”. Or is it?

I am really pleased the West Auckland Police have made these arrests. Destiny’s hate and violence is rejected by the people of West Auckland. It has no place in our communities, and it is great to see the Police responding so seriously to what happened.

Labour will support Chloe Swarbrick’s member’s bill to implement sanctions against Israel for their occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem declared illegal by the International Court of Justice. More detail here www.labour.org.nz/news-labour_...

Baby injured by hospital, not mother, says international specialist. More outstanding work here by Melanie Reid and Bonnie Sumner, on what looks increasingly like a very significant miscarriage of justice. newsroom.co.nz/2025/03/12/b...

Today at Parliament I revealed the Police accredited two Destiny Church offshoots as “wellness providers” and over the last year have referred 20 offenders to them for anti-violence rehab. This is crazy and has to stop. #destinychurch #teatatupeninsula

The National Government needs to publicly condemn Israel’s cutting off of aid supplies to the war-ravaged people of Gaza. www.labour.org.nz/release_labo...

Someone smashed the intercom unit at the front door of my electorate office. This follows the rubbish dumping outside the office last week. I get it that some people may not like me speaking out on issues where they disagree, but this is pretty pathetic behaviour. And it won't stop me speaking out.

What does European aerospace company #Airbus have to do with war crimes in Myanmar? Learn more: bit.ly/3XNnxHu #Airbusted #AVIC #NoMoreDirtyDeals #JusticeForMyanmar @airbus.com @gsteuer.bsky.social @philgmk.bsky.social @anthrsdo.bsky.social @sararcc.bsky.social

I’ve been speaking out in on Destiny’s violent behaviour at the Te Atatu Peninsula library, and while I’ve had loads of positive feedback, clearly someone is not happy by the look of this load of rubbish dumped outside my office door in Henderson this morning. BTW it won’t stop me doing my job.

Applications close this Friday for selection of the Youth MP for Te Atatū electorate for this year's Youth Parliament. It is a brilliant youth development opportunity. If you know a young person who might be interested please share this with them. 🙏

Really pleased Assoc-Minister Penk has lifted the deportation order for the mother at the centre of what I think will in all likelihood turn out to be a miscarriage of justice case. Penk’s order will allow her to take her case to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Read the story below.

I have lodged a formal complaint with the charities regulator asking that Destiny Church’s charities be struck off because of serious wrongdoing last weekend in my Te Atatu electorate. 1/3

This is not how we roll in West Auckland. We embrace diversity whether it’s race, religion or gender identity. Real men don’t feel threatened by drag queens reading stories to kids at a public library.

Giving this young man residence should be a no-brainer for Chris Penk. He was born here, and he has known no other country.

I’ve written to Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk urging him to lift the deportation order on a mother appealing to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. If you haven’t caught up with the case I recommend Melanie Reid and Bonnie Sumner’s outstanding investigative reporting on it. #nzpol

If you know someone who is 16-18 years old who might be interested in a unique experience at the Youth Parliament please share this with them or tell them to check out my TikTok or Instagram. #nzpol #youthparliament2025