Daniel Newman (politician)

Daniel Newman is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor.

Political career

Auckland Council
Years Ward Affiliation
2016–present Manurewa-Papakura Manurewa-Papakura Action team

Daniel Newman served one term as a Manukau City councillor, representing Manurewa from 2007 to 2010.[1][2][3]

Following the 2010 Local Government Elections, Newman became the inaugural chairperson of the Manurewa Local Board.[4]

In December 2012, Newman resigned his positions on the Manurewa Local Board and the Wiri Licensing Trust.[5]

At the 2016 Auckland elections, Newman was elected to the Auckland Council, outpolling Cr Sir John Walker and defeating incumbent Calum Penrose. He was one of only two candidates to win election by defeating an incumbent councillor in 2016. He made his maiden council speech on 2 November 2016.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Rally backs Manurewa community". Tvnz.co.nz. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "Incumbent mayor among many deciding to declare". Times.co.nz. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Calum Penrose and Daniel Newman: Tackling South Auckland's social ills". The New Zealand Herald. 7 January 2009. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Safety a key issue for Manurewa-Papakura ward". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  5. ↑ "Wiri Licensing trust is a community owned business operating in South Auckland". Wiritrust.org. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  6. ↑ "Tears flow at first meeting". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  7. ↑ "What they said: Auckland councillors make their maiden speeches". The New Zealand Herald. 2 November 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.

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