Little

Little

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Andrew Little, commonly referred to as 'Little', is a New Zealand politician who served as the leader of the Labour Party from 2014 to 2017. He has held various ministerial roles and is recognized for his work on labor relations and social policy. Recently, he made headlines by announcing a decision that surprised many, particularly in the context of local government and Māori representation, as he had previously ruled out similar suggestions.

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Little fell on his sword and passed the leadership baton to his deputy, now Dame Jacinda Ardern.

Election 2026: How Dame Jacinda Ardern made today famous and what it means for Labour, National – Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-15
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Little said emergency management teams would continue monitoring conditions throughout the night.

Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-09
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Whanau was surprised by former Labour minister Little’s announcement after he had ruled out the suggestion last year.

Tory Whanau says politics has become more toxic, especially for wāhine Māori
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-03
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