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David MacLeod
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David MacLeod

Chair, Māori Affairs Committee; Member, Environment Committee

New Zealand National Party
New Plymouth
MEDIUM seniors relevance

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Party

New Zealand National Party

Electorate

New Plymouth

Profile source

Parliament directory

Recorded role topics

No matching seniors-policy topics in the recorded responsibilities

Policy Watch Summary

Chair of Māori Affairs Committee — relevant for Māori seniors, Treaty settlements, and Whānau Ora intersecting with older Māori wellbeing. Member of Environment Committee — relevant for housing intensification policy, RMA reform, and fast-track approvals affecting retirement village development and seniors housing. New Plymouth electorate has a significant older population with aged-care and retirement-village infrastructure. No ministerial or seniors-specific spokesperson role.

Wikipedia Background

Pulled from Wikipedia and combined with the internal MP profile.

Fetched 2026-06-16

David Nigel MacLeod is a New Zealand businessman and politician. Since 2023, he is the Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives for New Plymouth, representing the National Party. He previously served as chair of the Taranaki Regional Council from 2007 to 2022.

David Nigel MacLeod is a New Zealand businessman and politician.
Since 2023, he is the Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives for New Plymouth, representing the National Party.
He previously served as chair of the Taranaki Regional Council from 2007 to 2022.

Role Breakdown

Chair
Māori Affairs Committee; Member
Environment Committee

Topics in Recorded Responsibilities

No matching seniors-policy topics were identified in the recorded roles, portfolios, or committee memberships. The summary and recorded positions remain available above and below.

Recorded Positions

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