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Hon Phil Twyford
Labour
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Hon Phil Twyford

Opposition Spokesperson for Immigration, Former Minister of Housing

New Zealand Labour Party
Te Atatū
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Party

New Zealand Labour Party

Electorate

Te Atatū

Profile source

Knowledge base MP profile

Recorded role topics

Housing

Policy Watch Summary

Former Housing Minister (2017–2019) — oversaw creation of Kāinga Ora, KiwiBuild programme, and social housing expansion directly affecting older New Zealanders. Current Immigration Spokesperson — immigration policy for older people (Parent Boost Visa, parent retirement categories).

Wikipedia Background

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Philip Stoner Twyford is a politician from New Zealand and a member of the Labour Party. He has been a Member of Parliament since 2008. He is the Labour Party MP for Te Atatū.

Philip Stoner Twyford is a politician from New Zealand and a member of the Labour Party.
He has been a Member of Parliament since 2008.
He is the Labour Party MP for Te Atatū.

Role Breakdown

Opposition Spokesperson for Immigration
Former Minister of Housing

Topics in Recorded Responsibilities

Housing

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Recorded Positions

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