Meet Duncan
Duncan has served as the MP for Christchurch Central since being elected in 2017.
Christchurch has faced challenges from earthquakes, terrorist attacks and COVID-19. Duncan is committed to making sure Christchurch gets the investment and jobs it needs and will continue to be a strong voice in a Jacinda Ardern-led Government.
Serving in Parliament has allowed Duncan to play a part in making New Zealand a better place through his pivotal roles in climate change legislation, resource management reform and COVID-19 response laws. Prior to entering Parliament, Duncan was a professor, lawyer, and social activist.
Read moreHe lives in St Albans with his family and has advocated for policies that promote Christchurch Central as a place to live as well as work. He believes thriving businesses, supported by good government policy, are essential to building a just society that cares for all.