Denise Lee
| Denise Lee | |
|---|---|
| Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward Councillor | |
|
Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Northey |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
4 December 1970 Paeroa, New Zealand |
| Political party |
New Zealand National Party Auckland Future (Local) |
| Other political affiliations | United Future (Until 2009) |
| Website | http://www.deniselee.co.nz |
Denise Lee (previously known as Denise Krum, born 4 December 1970) is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor.
Early years
Lee was born in Paeroa in 1970 and is the daughter of Graeme Lee, who was a Member of Parliament.[1]
She was married and known as Denise Krum during the start of her political career, before returning to her maiden name following the 2016 election.[2]
Political career
| Auckland Council | ||
| Years | Ward | Affiliation |
| 2013–16 | Maungakiekie-Tamaki | Communities & Residents |
| 2016–present | Maungakiekie-Tamaki | Auckland Future |
During the 2008 election, Lee stood in Maungakiekie for United Future. Lee was President of United Future at the time.
She later left United Future and joined the New Zealand National Party. She stood on the party list during the 2011 election but was not ranked high enough to be elected.
Lee was elected to the Auckland Council as a Communities & Residents candidate at the 2013 elections, defeating incumbent Richard Northey.[3] She stood for Auckland Future during the 2016 local elections, and was re-elected with an increased majority.[2] The new Mayor, Phil Goff, appointed her as the deputy chairperson of the planning committee.[4]
In 2017 she announced she would seek selection as the National Party's candidate for Maungakiekie at the 2017 general election.[5] On 7 March 2017 Lee was selected as National's candidate for Maungakiekie.[6]
References
- ↑ Dearnaley, Mathew (17 October 2013). "Newbie faces big workload". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- 1 2 "Maungakiekie-Tamaki councillor changes name". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ↑ Priestley, Lauren (16 October 2013). "Krum aims to connect with 'real people'". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ↑ "Auckland mayor Phil Goff announces his 'cabinet'". 20 October 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017 – via New Zealand Herald.
- ↑ "Auckland councillor to seek Maungakiekie nomination". 12 January 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2017 – via New Zealand Herald.
- ↑ "Denise Lee elected by National as Maungakiekie candidate". The New Zealand Herald. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2017.