Raf Manji
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Raf Manji | |
|---|---|
 Manji in 2012 | |
| 4th Leader of The Opportunities Party | |
| In office 27 January 2022 – 3 December 2023 | |
| Deputy | Natalia Albert |
| Preceded by | Shai Navot |
| Succeeded by | Qiulae Wong |
| Christchurch City Councillor for the Waimairi Ward Fendalton-Waimairi (2013–2016) | |
| In office 24 October 2013 – 12 October 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sally Buck |
| Succeeded by | Sam MacDonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 (age 59–60) London, United Kingdom |
| Party | TOP |
Raf Alfred Manji[1] (born 1966)[2] is a former New Zealand politician, with a background in governance, finance[3] and social enterprise.[4] He was the leader of The Opportunities Party (TOP) from 27 January 2022 to 3 December 2023.
Manji was born in London to an Indian Muslim father who worked as a banker[5] and an Irish Catholic mother.[6] He was educated at the University of Manchester, graduating with a degree in economics and social studies.[5] He went travelling in Asia and met a New Zealand woman, whom he later married.[2] He worked as an investment banker, before migrating to New Zealand with his family in 2002.[5] He earned a Graduate Diploma in Politics and a Masters in International Law and Politics from the University of Canterbury.[5] He worked for non-profits and volunteering before becoming involved in the Volunteer Army Foundation.[7]