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Mike Davidson
MP
Davidson in 2023
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
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Assumed office
2023
Personal details
Political partyGreen Party of Aotearoa New Zealand

Mike Davidson is a New Zealand politician, representing the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand as a Member of Parliament since the 2023 New Zealand general election.[1]

Early life[edit]

Davidson was an environmental scientist, and has previously worked for the Earthquake Commission.[1] From 2016 to 2022 Davidson was a councillor for Christchurch City Council, representing the Papanui ward.[2][1] Davidson was chairperson of the urban development and transport committee, and is an advocate for cycleways and better urban transport.[2][1][3]


Political career[edit]

New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate List Party
2023–present 54th Ilam 19 Green

Davidson contested the Ilam electorate in the 2023 election.[2] Davidson was 19th on the national list.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Mike Davidson candidate profile". Green Party.
  2. ^ a b c "Mike Davidson named as Green Party candidate for Ilam". Otago Daily Times. 14 April 2023.
  3. ^ Law, Tina (29 September 2022). "Christchurch city councillor fed up at 'relentless personal attack'". Stuff.
  4. ^ "Green Party candidate list includes nine Māori". Te Ao News. 20 May 2023.