Deborah Russell
Deborah Russell is a Labour Party MP in New Zealand. She garnered attention in the context of the recent electoral boundary changes, particularly in the Waitākere electorate, where the adjusted demographics could potentially influence her chances of re-election.
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Deborah Russell is a Labour MP and revenue spokeswoman mentioned in the context of a misleading clip.
Popular social media creative Jordan Rivers employed in Labour Party leader’s office; private post falls foul of Speaker Gerry Brownlee, citing parliament rules
New Zealand· 2025-11-30
Deborah Russell is Labour’s revenue spokeswoman who came under fire from Finance Minister Nicola Willis over the tax’s impact on KiwiSaver funds and businesses.
Capital gains tax: Country split down middle on CGT, but Aucklanders set against it – pollNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
Deborah Russell is a Labour MP who experienced mixed fortunes in her recent parliamentary activities.
How police ‘groupthink’ contributed to Jevon McSkimming scandal – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Barbara Edmonds, despite having a good week in Question Time last week, was absent from Parliament (she was sick, as was colleague, revenue spokeswoman Deborah Russell).
Nicola Willis’ toughest day as GDP shrinks 0.9% in June quarter – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
Labour’s revenue spokeswoman Dr Deborah Russell said Willis’ 'sudden interest in the tax paid by banks is welcomed'.
Bank tax settings: David Seymour says banks are ‘fairly taxed’, expects Nicola Willis’ work will find sameNew Zealand· 2025-07-07
Deborah Russell apologized for swearing at acting Prime Minister David Seymour.
Cook Islands crisis complicates Christopher Luxon’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-06-19
Labour’s Deborah Russell stated that she is not convinced that New Zealanders support the widespread use of GMOs.
Shackles are set to be cast off gene technology - what the Gene Technology Bill means for NZNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
National’s Paulo Garcia defeated Deborah Russell by 1013 votes.
Interactive: How could new boundaries affect who wins your electorate?New Zealand· 2025-03-27
