Daniel Newman (politician)

Political career

Daniel Newman served one term as a Manukau City councillor, representing Manurewa from 2007 to 2010.

Following the 2010 Local Government Elections, Newman became the inaugural chairperson of the Manurewa Local Board.

In December 2012, Newman resigned his positions on the Manurewa Local Board and the Wiri Licensing Trust.

At the 2016 Auckland elections, Newman was elected to the Auckland Council, outpolling Cr Sir John Walker and defeating incumbent Calum Penrose. He was one of only two candidates to win election by defeating an incumbent councillor in 2016. He made his maiden council speech on 2 November 2016.