Paul Eagle

Paul Eagle

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Paul Eagle is a former Labour Member of Parliament and the Chief Executive of the Chatham Islands Council, where he has focused on addressing the unique challenges faced by the island community. His experience in local governance and commitment to regional development have positioned him as a key advocate for the Chatham Islands, particularly in discussions regarding infrastructure and sustainable economic solutions.

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Labour had always held the Rongotai seat, with local MPs Annette King and later Paul Eagle representing it until the last election.

Election 2026: Exclusive Wellington Bays polling shows Green MP Julie Anne Genter tied with Labour challenger Craig Renney
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-15
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Paul Eagle was one of the candidates that Tory Whanau beat in the 2022 mayoralty election.

Tory Whanau bows out of Wellington mayoral race
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-28
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The person who would go on to win the Labour endorsement in Wellington, Paul Eagle, announced in June 2022.

How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew Little
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
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Paul Eagle, the council chief executive, was also mentioned in support of the mobile abattoir proposal.

Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara bin
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-17
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