Over the past 20 years, I have worked hard as a party activist, a union official, a volunteer in the community sector, a local university graduate, a lawyer with a distinguished career, a business owner in Wellington and overseas, a political candidate and now a Labour MP. My partner David co-owns a Wellington-based business based in Central Wellington that employs over 30 people.

My experiences have shaped my beliefs, which sit in the mainstream of modern, secular, liberal, social democratic thought. My vision for New Zealand is one of prosperity, justice and vibrant diversity.

At the 2008 general election, I was re-elected to the New Zealand Parliament as a Labour list MP based in the Wellington region. My responsibilities include flying the Labour flag in Ohariu, working hard across the region to keep the Party’s profile high. I'm proud to serve as a Member of Parliament in New Zealand's 49th Parliament, and to be Labour caucus representative in the Ohariu electorate.

As Labour’s newly-appointed spokesperson on Climate Change and Energy, and Associate Spokesperson on Commerce and Justice, I welcome the opportunity to play a role in holding the incoming Government to account in areas of importance to New Zealand.

Contact details:

Website: www.charleschauvel.com

Parliamentary office
Address: Freepost PO Box 18 888, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160
Phone: 04 817 6771
Email: charles.chauvel@parliament.govt.nz

Electorate office
Address: Level 1, 103 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville
Phone: 04 477 0930 Fax: 04 477 0941
Email: labour.johnsonville@parliament.govt.nz