Ngātiwai Trust Board CEO Hūhana Lyndon will stand for the Green Party in October’s general election, taking on incumbent Labour Cabinet Minister Kelvin Davis in the Te Tai Tokerau electorate.
Lyndon (Ngātiwai, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Whātua, Te Waiariki, Ngāpuhi) said she will be a strong, connected and accountable voice for Te Tai Tokerau if elected.
The Green Party confirmed “Daughter of the North” Hūhana Lyndon would be the party’s candidate to contest the Te Tai Tokerau electorate in this year’s general election, which will be held on October 14.
“I am actively connected to kaupapa across the rohe and have a deep understanding of some of the very real issues that our hapū and iwi face. It’s important we have strong advocates to push the Government to set a future direction that recognises the centrality of Te Tiriti o Waitangi [and which] focuses on our taiao and the wellbeing of our people,” Lyndon said.
“Tai Tokerau is my home. I am committed to our rohe, and in standing, I seek to be a strong, connected and accountable voice for Te Tai Tokerau if elected.”