Date and Place of Birth: 19/01/1983, Invercargill

Ethnicity: Pakeha

Current residence and electorate: Invercargill, Southland. Clutha-Southland electorate

Educational and vocational qualifications: B. App. Med. Arts (Journalism); Nat. Cert. Social Services; papers in Women's Studies and Social Policy

Current occupation: Writer, Activist, Mother, Security Guard

Other work experience: Support work, library assistant, media, music & events work

Community connections: Rape Crisis (2002-04, trainee & apprentice); Invercargill Youth Trust (2004-5); Invercargill Youth One Stop Shop board (2005-6); SDHB nominee (2007); Staff member at large online rape survivor forum (2008-); Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust (2009, Write & edit magazine for Maori health & social service provider); Foster Parent for the RNZSPCA; Organiser & activist.

Policy Interests/Expertise: Disability Issues (Training & personal experience); Health (Training, support work, SDHB candidate & personal experience); Housing (Social Policy papers & personal experience); Women's Issues (Training & support work); Social Development (Training, personal experience and advocacy).

Broad Political Issues: I am passionate about Te Tiriti, employment issues, youth development and justice.

Additional Information: I'm interested in sexual health, and have completed NZ Aids Foundation workshops. I am a keen supporter of GBLT communities. Tikanga Maori is very important to me and my family. I wear and promote vintage and sustainable fashion. I've completed a short thesis on media coverage of the Louise Nicholas case. I'm a staunch advocate for sex workers & survivors of violence.

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