Date and place of birth Wellington 1.11.1953

Ethnicity Pakeha

Current residence and electorate Thames, Coromandel/ Hauraki

Educational and vocational qualifications Certificate in Adult Teaching. Half a BA in History and Anthropology

Current occupation Green Party MP

Previous occupations Greenpeace campaigner, RMA Mediator, DOC Campaigns Officer, Social Justice Educator.

Other work experience (including voluntary/unpaid) Chair Beneficiary Advocacy Group, Coromandel Watchdog Group co-coordinator, mother, writer

Community connections I have extensive networks in beneficiary advocacy, sewage activism, adult education, mining campaigns, women's issues and Te Tiriti networking

Policy Interests/Expertise I am active in education, women's issues, toxic chemicals reduction, Te Tiriti o Waitangi issues, forestry, sewage, work and income issues, disability rights, RMA issues, mining and a commitment to West Päpua

My broad political issues I am a political animal with a Te Tiriti foundation and I am very committed to justice as a basis for sustainability

Additional information I have set up the Parliamentarians in support of West Papua.