US EditionNZ First MP Tanya Unkovich suddenly quits Parliament
NEW ZEALAND, JUN 27 – Tanya Unkovich resigns to focus on coaching and consultancy, citing a desire to better serve New Zealanders outside Parliament after careful consideration, New Zealand First leader supports her decision.
- Tanya Unkovich, a New Zealand First list MP elected in 2023, announced her resignation from Parliament on June 27, 2025, from Auckland.
- She decided to resign after careful consideration, believing she can better serve New Zealanders through private sector work, coaching, and consultancy.
- Unkovich expressed gratitude to the party caucus, members, and Winston Peters, who supported her decision and praised her contribution to the party and Parliament.
- She expressed that working in the public sector was a true honour, and Peters praised her for the distinctive perspective, determination, and dedication she brought to supporting New Zealanders.
- David Wilson, next on the New Zealand First list, will replace Unkovich, while her departure suggests a shift to focus on private sector and continued advocacy.
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New Zealand First MP resigning from Parliament
Tanya Unkovich is an Auckland-based List MP for New Zealand First. Photo supplied New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich has announced today, June 27, that she’s resigning from Parliament. “After careful consideration, I have made the decision to resign as a Member of Parliament,” the Auckland-based List MP says.
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