Jack McDonald (politician)
Jack McDonald | |
|---|---|
| Māori Political and Media Advisor of Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand | |
| Assumed office 18 October 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Bill English |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 December 1993 |
| Political party | Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand |
| Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington |
Jack McDonald is the Green Party Māori Political and Media Advisor, and Green Party candidate for the Te Tai Hauāuru electorate in the 2017 New Zealand election.[1] At 18 years old, he was the Green Party's first Maori seat candidate for Te Tai Hauāuru.[2]
Early life[edit]
Jack is from Taranaki iwi Te Whakatōhea, Te Ātiawa. He grew up on the Kāpiti Coast and is a former chair of the Paekākāriki Community Board. He joined the Green Party at 16, motivated by the foreshore and seabed issue and the effects of climate change. Since then he has dedicated himself to the Green Party.
His whakapapa as a descendant of two traditions of non-violent resistance in Aotearoa - Parihaka and conscientious objector Archibald Baxter. These, he says, influenced his values which align with the Green Party.[3]
Entering politics[edit]
Since 2014 he has worked for The Green Party as a Parliament staffer and the experience has given him an understanding and knowledge of the workings of government. He has coordinated a number of campaigns and demonstrated key skills in political strategy and planning.
Jack has relished the opportunity to serve in many Party roles, including on the National Executive, Negotiation Consultation Group and Te Rōpū Pounamu.
Jack learnt Te Reo Maori, and is now a Green Party spokesperson in Te Ao Māori.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Jack McDonald selected for Te Tai Hauāuru | Scoop News". scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
- ↑ "The next wave: Jack McDonald of the Greens - Election". The Wireless. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
- ↑ "Jack McDonald | Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand". greens.org.nz. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
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