Ashraf is based in Manukau and has lived there since 2005. He was first elected to Parliament from Palmerston North where he lived for 30 years.

Before joining Parliament Dr. Choudhary was Assoc. Professor at Massey University. He earned his master's degree from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and a PhD from Massey University. He has published a large number of scientific papers on conservative agriculture, and is considered to be an international authority on the subject.

He has also been closely involved with ethnic communities and has been President of the New Zealand Federation of Ethnic Councils and founding member and President of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand. Dr Choudhary is currently Patron of both the Council of Christian and Muslims and Bhartia Samaj Charitable Trust based in Auckland.

Because of his expertise, Ashraf has been a keen member of both the Primary Production Select Committee and the Education and Science Select Committee during his previous two terms in Parliament. He also chaired the Education and Science Select Committee in 2008.

Currently, Ashraf is the opposition spokesperson for Food Safety, Agricultural Sciences and Associate for Ethnic Affairs in the Parliament.

Ashraf takes pride in working for the ethnic communities and promotes fairness, equity and justice for all New Zealanders.

Contact details:

Parliamentary Office
Address: Freepost PO Box 18 888, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160
Phone: 04 817 8283
Email: ashraf.choudhary@parliament.govt.nz