Nikki Kaye
Nikki Kaye was a prominent New Zealand politician who served as a Member of Parliament and held various ministerial roles. She was known for her advocacy on education and youth issues but sadly passed away following her battle with breast cancer in 2022.
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Nikki Kaye was once considered to be put up against Jacinda Ardern.
Christopher Luxon leadership: Why National would be ‘nuts’ to roll him - Bruce Cotterill
New Zealand· 2025-12-06
Nikki Kaye was replaced alongside Todd Muller after Bennett and Bridges left Parliament.
Paula Bennett on swapping Parliament for podcastingNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
Hipkins mentioned including Nikki Kaye in his work on NCEA reforms.
NCEA changes: Labour’s Chris Hipkins told Willow-Jean Prime she should have responded to briefing offersNew Zealand· 2025-08-08
That unnamed MP, Hansard shows, was the late Nikki Kaye, who beat Ardern twice in Auckland Central.
The undercover zingers in Jacinda Ardern’s memoir; why Fieldays is a magnet for politicians – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Nikki Kaye became an incredible support for Marama Davidson during her cancer treatment.
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson opens up about her cancer journeyNew Zealand· 2025-05-04
Kaye became an MP in 2008 and held a range of ministerial portfolios, including Education Minister.
Society Insider: Erica Stanford carries on Nikki Kaye’s charity legacy; golfer Laura Hoskin’s and Matt Owen’s wedding plans; Mikayla Haycock and Toby Baker’s glam LA lifeNew Zealand· 2025-03-26
Nikki Kaye was a former National Party politician who provided support to Marama Davidson during her cancer treatment.
Marama Davidson talks cancer, support from Nikki Kaye and returning to work with Paula Bennett - Ask Me AnythingNew Zealand· 2025-03-15Former National cabinet minister Nikki Kaye took leave for treatment of breast cancer but died last year.
MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene shares cancer journey, urges health priorityNew Zealand· 2025-02-16
