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Hūhana Lyndon
New Zealand politician
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Hūhana Melanie Lyndon (born 1978 or 1979) is a New Zealand politician who was elected on the Green Party list in the 2023 New Zealand general election.
Education
Lyndon graduated from Victoria University of Wellington, the University of Auckland and Massey University.[2]
Career
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–present | 54th | List | 10 | Green | |
In 2017, Lyndon stood as a candidate in Denby Ward at a by-election for Whangarei District Council.[3] She came in fifth place.[4] In 2021, Lyndon was made CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board. She was formerly chief executive of the Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust.[1] In 2023, Lyndon was made a Green candidate for the 2023 New Zealand general election.[5] She contested the Te Tai Tokerau Māori electorate.[6]
During the 2023 election held on 14 October, Lyndon came third place with 4,187 votes.[7] She was elected to Parliament on the Green party list.[8]
In late November 2023, Lyndon assumed the Green Party's health, Whānau Ora, Māori Development and forestry spokesperson portfolios.[9]
Personal life
Lyndon is descended from the iwi Ngātiwai, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Whātua, Waikato Tainui, and Hauraki.[10] She is the mother of three children.[2]
