Deborah Russell selected as Labour’s 2017 candidate for the New Lynn electorate – Labour Party

Deborah Russell has been selected as the Labour Party candidate for New Lynn for the 2017 General Election.

“I am pleased to be Labour’s candidate for the 2017 election and I look forward to representing all of the New Lynn electorate in Parliament,” said Deborah Russell.

Deborah is a lecturer in tax at Massey University and a regular media commentator on economic and political issues.

Labour’s President, Prof Nigel Haworth, said: “Deborah joins our growing list of energetic and fresh candidates who will stand for Labour in 2017. Our focus is on electing a strong, Labour-led government next year that will rise to the challenge, back the Kiwi Dream and build a better New Zealand.”