Mt Albert electorate
Helen White
Labour Party
| List MP
Helen White
Labour Party
| List MP
Why I'm standing
I want to get wages up in this country. As an employment lawyer, I was really concerned about the negative impacts of a low wage economy, and what it meant to people. The stress generated by not being able to pay bills, even when you're working, is unacceptable. It breaks down our families and our communities. Labour is focused on bringing up wages and providing the basics like affordable housing.
About me
I am a local in Mount Albert, having lived here over 30 years. I know many of the people and the problems here, and am invested in solving them. Local knowledge has already helped me help people in our community, such as those impacted by the floods. I have 25 years of real world experience in employment law. That experience drives me, and constantly keeps me grounded as to what will work and what won't.
My priorities
- Lift wages in Mount Albert and throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Ensure renters and homeowners have warm, dry and affordable homes.
- Ensure people and businesses are safe and supported by well-resourced police.
Candidate list rank
47
Current role
List MP
Before politics
Employment lawyer
Residence
Sandringham / Morningside
Age
55
Year entered parliament
2020
2020 result
2nd in Auckland Central
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Why I'm standing
I want to get wages up in this country. As an employment lawyer, I was really concerned about the negative impacts of a low wage economy, and what it meant to people. The stress generated by not being able to pay bills, even when you're working, is unacceptable. It breaks down our families and our communities. Labour is focused on bringing up wages and providing the basics like affordable housing.
About me
I am a local in Mount Albert, having lived here over 30 years. I know many of the people and the problems here, and am invested in solving them. Local knowledge has already helped me help people in our community, such as those impacted by the floods. I have 25 years of real world experience in employment law. That experience drives me, and constantly keeps me grounded as to what will work and what won't.
My priorities
- Lift wages in Mount Albert and throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Ensure renters and homeowners have warm, dry and affordable homes.
- Ensure people and businesses are safe and supported by well-resourced police.
Candidate list rank
47
Current role
List MP
Before politics
Employment lawyer
Residence
Sandringham / Morningside
Age
55
Year entered parliament
2020
2020 result
2nd in Auckland Central
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