David Parker
David Parker is an accomplished fisherman who participated in the Gisborne Marlin and Tuna Hunt tournament, where he secured second place with a bigeye tuna weighing 97.8 kilograms.
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David Parker, the architect of the interest deduction ban, reckoned the original 100% ban went 'a bit far' and said he preferred something more modest, like 50%.
Political U-turns – National’s big transport dilemma, and Labour’s pay equity conundrum – Thomas Coughlan:
New Zealand· 2026-02-28
David Parker is mentioned as a wealth tax backer criticized by Willie Jackson.
What’s behind Peeni Henare’s decision to quit, and the Government’s plan to welcome a very powerful visitor – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-02-07
David Parker, as Environment Minister, managed to get both bills passed into law.
Government to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirementsNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
David Parker pushed for reforms that would have amalgamated council planning functions.
Regional councils aren’t being abolished, territorial authorities are being amalgamated (eventually) - Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-11-25
Parker, the then Revenue Minister, stated that the NBR Rich List was a better data set than official statistics.
Media Insider: Three frontrunners for TVNZ Breakfast; IRD faces legal threat over NBR paywall access; Bunnings drops NPC sponsorshipNew Zealand· 2025-11-21
Labour’s David Parker supports the transition to a better savings system in his valedictorian speech.
Securing NZ’s prosperity with savings - Leonard HongNew Zealand· 2025-09-13
David Parker is a former Labour Minister referenced in relation to the 'Nosey Parker' clause.
Blindfolding the IRD? Government to axe info-gathering power used to shed light on tax paid by the richNew Zealand· 2025-09-01
David Parker is noted for deciphering and translating the ancient manuscript that mentions the number 616.
Mandrione, il tatuaggio 666 (numero satanico) sul braccio di Emanuela Ruggeri. Ecco cosa significa, dall'Apocalisse agli studi successivi
Italy· 2025-07-21
Former Revenue Minister David Parker passed a slightly less powerful Tax Principles Reporting Act in the last Parliament.
David Seymour issues regulations bill ultimatum as committee threatens to break Parliament – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-07-12
David Parker was also listed as a candidate for the 2011 Epsom electorate.
1.5ha Newmarket site valued at $64 million sells to mystery buyerNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
David Parker is a long-serving Labour MP who recently delivered his farewell speech in the House.
Danyl McLauchlan: Departure of two key figures illuminate what went wrong under ArdernNew Zealand· 2025-05-19
David Parker is a newly retired Labour MP discussing tax and his political achievements.
C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politics – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-05-15
Parker has a significant legislative legacy, including the Emissions Trading Scheme to reduce emissions and a law that provides a mechanism to respond to areas where the courts declare laws are inconsistent with the Bill of Rights.
David Parker on going ‘a bit far’ on landlord tax and calling an MP a ‘tosser’New Zealand· 2025-05-13
Long-serving Labour MP David Parker bowed out of national politics this week.
NZ Super debate: Political games hinder vital reform - Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-05-09
What a great loss David Parker will be to Parliament, and the Labour Party.
Letters: Brooke van Velden should remember she rode women’s wave to win Tamaki electorate; taxpayers should have say on state house sell-offNew Zealand· 2025-05-09
David Parker gave his final speech in Parliament after 23 years of service.
‘Robbing Paula to pay Paul’: Pay equity ambush will come back to bite National – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
David Parker is a Labour MP who is delivering his valedictory speech after 23 years in Parliament.
Watch: After 23 years, David Parker bows out of ParliamentNew Zealand· 2025-05-07David Parker is a Labour MP whose valedictory speech is scheduled for next week.
100 days down, 1361 to go: Donald Trump’s blitz has barely begun – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
The now outgoing David Parker developed a wealth tax policy.
Senior MP Willie Jackson says Labour Government should’ve taken GST off meat to reduce cost of livingNew Zealand· 2025-04-13
David Parker criticized social media companies for their role in societal issues, stating they are 'ruining civilization'.
Duncan Garner: Leaving social media open to our young people is tantamount to aiding and abetting child abuseNew Zealand· 2025-04-12
Long-serving Labour MP David Parker will leave politics with the respect of most members of the House.
Trump slump to poll bump? Christopher Luxon’s big opportunity amid tariff chaos – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Labour’s outgoing foreign affairs spokesman David Parker recently floated the idea of getting the EU to join the CPTPP as a way of bolstering the rules-based trading system.
Christopher Luxon to hit the phone to defend global trading systemNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
David Parker is leaving the Labour caucus, and his ideas on fair tax are praised.
Letters: Long way to go before we have a Defence Force that meets our needsNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
David Parker is a prominent Labour MP in New Zealand known for his contributions to various portfolios including Finance and Environment.
Why there’s no one in Labour quite like the Hon David Parker - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
David Parker is a Labour MP who has announced his resignation from politics after a long career in Parliament.
Labour MP David Parker to resign from politicsNew Zealand· 2025-04-08Labour’s foreign affairs spokesman David Parker believed action was required on the damage caused by social media.
Social media abuse: Cambridge principal shares daughter’s Snapchat ordealNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
In 2008 David Parker (Labour) removed the accounting profits royalty and set the revenue royalty at 1.5%.
Mining in NZ: Offshore profits and the challenge of fair royaltiesNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
David Parker, the commercial director of the British company, stated that their design and engineering team aims to ensure that the taste and personality of each customer can be expressed.
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Croatia· 2025-03-14David Parker has had both knees replaced after suffering from knee troubles throughout his life as a former semi-professional soccer player.
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Australia· 2025-03-08
David Parker landed a bigeye tuna weighing 97.8kg during the tournament.
Bigeye tuna hooks $10,000 at Gisborne Marlin and Tuna Hunt tournamentNew Zealand· 2025-02-17
