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National selects Parmjeet Parmar as Mt Roskill candidate
National selects Parmjeet Parmar as Mt Roskill candidate
The National Party has announced that Dr Parmjeet
Parmar will be its candidate for the Mt Roskill electorate
at the 2014 General Election.
Dr Parmar was selected by a meeting of local party members tonight.
“Parmjeet is an exceptional candidate. She has a genuine connection to the community and truly represents the people of Mt Roskill. I know she will apply her skills to work tirelessly for them in a National-led Government,” said Northern Regional Chair Andrew Hunt.
Dr Parmar said she felt privileged to be chosen to contest the seat.
“It’s a great honour to be selected as National’s candidate for Mt Roskill,” said Dr Parmar.
“Mt Roskill communities are making real strides under John Key’s National-led Government. We’re seeing a stronger economy with more jobs, better public services in health and education, and safer communities with crime at a 35-year low.
“I’m looking forward to getting out and about to engage with voters because Mt Roskill deserves a strong voice in Parliament and another strong, stable National Government.”
Biographical Notes – Dr Parmjeet Parmar
Dr Parmjeet Parmar is a scientist, businesswoman, broadcaster and community advocate with over 20 years professional experience.
She was born in India and migrated to New Zealand in 1995. A proud mother of two, she lives in Auckland with her husband Ravinder.
Dr Parmar holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Auckland, as well as Bachelor and Masters degrees in Biochemistry from the University of Pune in India.
More recently, Dr Parmar has been the Operations Director of her family’s Auckland-based Kiwi Empire Confectionery, a confectionery and natural health product manufacturing enterprise. She knows first-hand the challenges running a small business brings.
Naturally community-minded, Dr Parmar currently serves as a Families Commissioner, Community Representative on the Film and Video Labelling Body, and as Chair of the NZ Sikh Women’s Association.
Dr Parmar will stand down from her position on the Families Commission effective immediately to campaign.
She has committed to move into the electorate if elected.
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