Hon David Parker

Hon David Parker grew up and studied in Dunedin, graduating with a BCom/LLB from the University of Otago. He had a long career in business and law before being elected as Labour Member of Parliament in the former electorate of Otago in 2002.

In his earlier years, David was a managing and litigation partner in South Island law firm Anderson Lloyd. He was also involved in many businesses, including innovative bio-tech export start-ups A2 Corporation, BLIS Technologies, Botryzen and Pharmazen, as well as in more traditional industries. He is an experienced CEO and company director.

David was appointed to Cabinet in 2005, and has served in a wide range of portfolios under Prime Minister Helen Clark, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and in Opposition. His focus has always been, and remains, on delivering prosperity and fairer economic outcomes for all New Zealanders.

David has three children, and spends time in his hometown of Dunedin, and in Auckland with his partner Barbara.