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Andrew Little talks to John Cowan about working across party lines and the support networks he leans on

Publish Date
Sun, 18 May 2025, 8:03pm

Andrew Little talks to John Cowan about working across party lines and the support networks he leans on

Publish Date
Sun, 18 May 2025, 8:03pm

Andrew Little was born in New Plymouth in 1965 and attended New Plymouth Boys' High School. He started working young鈥攈is first job was digging trenches for a methanol plant as part of the 鈥淭hink Big鈥 project. He later worked in timber yards and security before heading to Victoria University of Wellington to study law, philosophy, and public policy.

At university, Andrew became active in student politics, campaigning against the student loan scheme. He was elected president of both the university's student association and the national student union. After graduating, he worked as a lawyer for the Engineers' Union, eventually becoming its national secretary. He played a major role in workplace and ACC issues and became a leading voice in the Labour movement.

Andrew went on to serve as President of the New Zealand Labour Party and was a key link between the party and unions. A long-time Island Bay resident, he鈥檚 running for Mayor of Wellington鈥攂ringing with him decades of leadership and a strong background in public advocacy and workers鈥 rights.

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