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Hūhana Lyndon

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Hūhana Lyndon
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Hūhana Melanie Lyndon (born 1978 or 1979) is a New Zealand politician who was elected Green MP in the 2023 New Zealand general election.

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Education

Lyndon graduated from Victoria University of Wellington, the University of Auckland and Massey University.[2]

Career

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]

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Personal life

Lyndon is a member of Ngātiwai Iwi.[10] She is the mother of three children.[2]

References

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