Paul Eagle
Paul Eagle | |
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| Deputy Mayor of Wellington City | |
| Assumed office 26 October 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Justin Lester |
| Wellington City Councillor (Southern Ward) | |
| Assumed office 2010 Serving with David Lee (2013–) Bryan Pepperell (2010–2013) | |
| Preceded by | Celia Wade-Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 January 1972 |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Auckland |
Paul Eagle (born 10 January 1972) is a New Zealand local government politician, and is currently the Deputy Mayor of Wellington City. Eagle is the first person of Māori descent to enter the office of Deputy Mayor of Wellington City.[1]
Early life and career
Eagle is the son of a Methodist minister. When Eagle was five, his father ran for the Mt Eden Borough Council as a candidate for the Labour Party, a race in which he was ultimately unsuccessful.[2] Before entering local government politics Eagle held several jobs working for the New Zealand Police, Sport New Zealand and the Ministry of Economic Development.[3]
Political career
Eagle, a member of the Labour Party, was first elected to Wellington City Council in 2010, replacing long-time Green Party councillor Celia Wade-Brown who was subsequently elevated to the Mayoralty.[4] Eagle was re-elected in 2013[5] and in 2016 with increased majorities.[6] He is frequently referenced as one of the city's most popular and best-performing councillors.[7]
References
- ^ "Paul Eagle confirmed as Wellington's first Maori deputy mayor". Stuff.co.nz. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "A life-changing experience - Paul Eagle - New Zealand Labour Party". Labour.org.nz. 25 January 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Wellington City Councillor - HOME". Pauleagle.co.nz. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Elections - Southern Ward - Wellington City Council". Wellington.govt.nz. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Elections - Southern Ward - Wellington City Council". Wellington.govt.nz. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Elections - Southern Ward - Wellington City Council". Wellington.govt.nz. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ Emma Beer (5 April 2012). "The good, the bad and the strugglers". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
External links
- Profile on the Wellington City Council website