Daniel Newman (politician)
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Daniel Newman | |
|---|---|
| Manurewa-Papakura ward Councillor | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Calum Penrose |
Daniel Newman (born 1976 or 1977)[1] is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor.
| Years | Ward | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2019 | Manurewa-Papakura | Manurewa-Papakura Action team | |
| 2019–2022 | Manurewa-Papakura | Manurewa-Papakura Action team | |
| 2022–present | Manurewa-Papakura | Manurewa-Papakura Action team | |
Daniel Newman served one term as a Manukau City councillor, representing Manurewa from 2007 to 2010.[2][3][4] He was originally a member of the Labour Party, but later joined the National Party.[1]
Following the 2010 Auckland local elections, Newman became the inaugural chairperson of the Manurewa Local Board.[5] He sought the National Party nomination for the 2011 Botany by-election, but did not make the shortlist.[1][6] Jami-Lee Ross was ultimately selected.
At the 2016 Auckland elections, Newman was elected to the Manurewa-Papakura ward of 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.[7][8]
In October 2018, Newman was floated as a potential National candidate for a by-election in Botany caused by the announced resignation of Jami-Lee Ross, but he ruled himself out[9] and Ross later rescinded his resignation.
Newman is running for re-election as a councillor for the Manurewa-Papakura ward in the 2025 Auckland elections.[10]
References
- 1 2 3 McCammon, Belinda (9 January 2011). "Former Labour man eyes Nat race in Botany". Stuff.
- ↑ "Rally backs Manurewa community". Tvnz.co.nz. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ↑ "Incumbent mayor among many deciding to declare". Times.co.nz. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ↑ "Calum Penrose and Daniel Newman: Tackling South Auckland's social ills". The New Zealand Herald. 7 January 2009. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ↑ "Safety a key issue for Manurewa-Papakura ward". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ↑ "Main parties pick candidates for Botany by-election". Radio New Zealand. 27 January 2011.
- ↑ "Tears flow at first meeting". Stuff.co.nz. November 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ↑ "What they said: Auckland councillors make their maiden speeches". The New Zealand Herald. 2 November 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ↑ Niall, Todd (16 October 2018). "The battle for Botany: Jami-Lee v the National Party". Stuff.
- ↑ Tokalau, Torika (30 December 2024). "South Auckland councillors to seek re-election". Stuff. Retrieved 10 August 2025.