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Otago Daily Times
16 hours ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
NZ First list MP quits Parliament
New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith New Zealand First List MP Tanya Unkovich has resigned, saying she serves New Zealanders better in the private sector. In a statement, the Auckland-based MP said serving in the public sector had been a great honour, but she believed she could serve better in the private sector, as well as coaching and consultancy. Before becoming an MP, Unkovich was a self-employed international life and business coach. "It has always been my deepest desire to serve mankind, and in my work as a Member of Parliament I have been privileged to be a voice to many in the community who need it the most," Unkovich said. "I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the New Zealand First caucus, party members, and in particular the Rt Hon Winston Peters for his strong leadership and commitment towards a greater New Zealand." Economic development consultant David Wilson from Upper Harbour was next on the party's list. Unkovich was a member of select committees for social services, economic development, science and innovation. RNZ requested interviews with both Peters and Unkovich, but a spokesperson for the party said they had "no further comment at this stage".
Otago Daily Times
17 hours ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament
New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith New Zealand First List MP Tanya Unkovich has resigned, saying she serves New Zealanders better in the private sector. In a statement, the Auckland-based MP said serving in the public sector had been a great honour, but she believed she could serve better in the private sector, as well as coaching and consultancy. Before becoming an MP, Unkovich was a self-employed international life and business coach. "It has always been my deepest desire to serve mankind, and in my work as a Member of Parliament I have been privileged to be a voice to many in the community who need it the most," Unkovich said. "I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the New Zealand First caucus, party members, and in particular the Rt Hon Winston Peters for his strong leadership and commitment towards a greater New Zealand." Economic development consultant David Wilson from Upper Harbour was next on the party's list. Unkovich was a member of select committees for social services, economic development, science and innovation. RNZ requested interviews with both Peters and Unkovich, but a spokesperson for the party said they had "no further comment at this stage".
RNZ News
18 hours ago
- Business
- RNZ News
NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament
New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich has resigned from Parliament, with plans to head back into the private sector. Before becoming an MP, Unkovich was self-employed and was a public speaker, published author and international life and business coach, according to the New Zealand First website. 1 News reported the MP's departure came in part as a result of her coaching and consultancy work, with a view to heading back to the private sector. Unkovich was a member of select committees for social services, economic development, science and innovation. More to come... Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
