Phil Twyford
Phil Twyford is a New Zealand politician and member of the Labour Party, serving as the MP for Te Atatū. He has held various ministerial roles, including Minister of Transport and Minister of Housing, and is known for his advocacy on housing issues and urban development. Recently, Twyford made headlines due to the alleged targeting of his office with a rubbish dump, which he claims is a direct result of his criticism of the Destiny Church following their involvement in a violent protest at a local Pride event.
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Phil Twyford is the Te Atatū MP participating in the parade.
Auckland Rainbow Parade draws thousands as police boost presence
New Zealand· 2026-02-21
Bishop even had a few nice words for Labour’s former Housing Minister Phil Twyford’s work on the issue.
Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwind despite horrendous polls – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Phil Twyford 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
This was the dream of Labour’s then-Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Phil Twyford.
Wayne Brown and Warkworth sewage: News from the campaign trail - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
Phil Twyford expressed his concerns about the circumstances surrounding the murder of Ramandeep Singh.
Alone and vulnerable: Steve Braunias on the murder of a lone security guardNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
Phil Twyford was the first housing minister in the Labour government that created Kāinga Ora.
Roofless people: Has the coalition put a wrecking ball through public housing?New Zealand· 2025-08-11
Phil Twyford criticized Peters for his cynical politicking regarding immigration.
Winston Peters immigration comments labelled ‘divisive rhetoric’, ‘cynical politicking’New Zealand· 2025-07-27
Phil Twyford is the Labour immigration spokesman who questioned the income threshold for the new visa.
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford doesn’t expect new visa to lead to migrant influxNew Zealand· 2025-06-17
Phil Twyford is recognized for his efforts in establishing a National Policy Statement on Urban Development.
After the storm: Homes and communities fit for the future - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-04-22
Minister Phil Twyford’s bold NPS-UD planning change issued a stern direction to councils: intensify.
How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew LittleNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
In 2023, Labour’s Phil Twyford defeated National’s Angee Nicholas by just 131.
Interactive: How could new boundaries affect who wins your electorate?New Zealand· 2025-03-27
Phil Twyford’s office was targeted in a rubbish dump, which he claims is a result of being a critic of Destiny Church.
Te Atatū MP Phil Twyford’s office targeted in rubbish dump, MP claims result of being Destiny criticNew Zealand· 2025-02-25
