"I’m standing with Labour because I believe in a New Zealand where every child has the opportunity to succeed, every worker is treated with dignity, and every community feels safe, supported, and heard.”
Jan Tinetti is Labour’s candidate for Tauranga. A proud local for the past 20 years, Jan knows both the challenges Tauranga faces as it grows and the opportunities ahead for the city to thrive.
Jan has spent most of her working life as a teacher and school principal. Before entering Parliament in 2017, she was the principal of Merivale School here she saw first-hand the pressures facing families in her community.
Jan came into politics because she believes government should play a practical role in making sure every New Zealander has access to the services and opportunities they need. As a Minister in the Ardern and Hipkins Governments, she served in key portfolios including Education, Internal Affairs, Women, and Child Poverty Reduction.
Jan brings experience, resilience, and a strong focus on outcomes. Her values are grounded in Labour’s commitment to fairness, inclusion, and opportunity, and she remains deeply committed to building a fairer, more inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand.
"Together, we can build a future that reflects the best of who we are — fair, inclusive, and ambitious for everyone.
