Winnie Laban

Luamanuvao Dame Winifred Alexandra Laban DNZM QSO (born 14 August 1955) is a former New Zealand politician. She served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Mana electorate, representing the Labour Party, and was the Labour Party's spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs and for interfaith dialogue. Laban is the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika) at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and is a respected leader in the local Pasifika community.

The Honourable Luamanuvao Dame
Winnie Laban
Laban in 2018
8th Minister of Pacific Island Affairs
In office
5 November 2007  19 November 2008
Prime MinisterHelen Clark
Preceded byPhil Goff
Succeeded byGeorgina te Heuheu
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Mana
In office
27 July 2002  15 October 2010
Preceded byGraham Kelly
Succeeded byKris Faafoi
Personal details
Born (1955-08-14) 14 August 1955
Wellington, New Zealand
Political partyLabour
SpousePeter Swain
RelationsKen Laban (brother)
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