National Executive

Daniel is a graduate of the University of Auckland, with a double major in History and Politics, and of Victoria University where he completed a law degree.

Outside of work Daniel enjoys keeping fit and hanging out with friends. Daniel has a strong interest in British politics having interned in the British House of Commons. He also has a keen interest in foreign policy, and  serves on the Board of the International Young Democrat Union.

Zach is currently undertaking a BA/LLB at the University of Auckland. He enjoys fitness, travel, music, hitting the sand in the Coromandel and hanging with mates. Zach joined the National Party in 2004 as a passionate champion of individual freedom and free enterprise.

He has had extensive involvement in the Young Nats since that time, starting out in the Northern Young Nats and working on a number of election campaigns. A proud Aucklander and New Zealander, he is also proud to contribute to the reshaping of New Zealand’s oldest political movement of young New Zealanders, committed to values, principles and policies which promote a free society and economy so kiwis can shape their own lives and pursue their dreams.

Sam is a second year University of Canterbury student, studying towards Chartered Accountancy. Sam’s involvement started with the Young Nats in 2008 in his home Electorate of West Coast-Tasman.  Sam’s interest in policies is centred around developing a more competitive and efficient economy here in New Zealand. In his spare time Sam enjoys spending time at the gym and at the local Hockey Turf.

Currently studying toward a Bachelor of Environmental Management and Planning at Lincoln University Megan hails from a dairy farming background. Megan has a strong blue-green vision for New Zealand and is passionate about policy. She is particularly interested in environmental, primary industry and social policy. In her spare time you are likely to find Megan on the sideline of a rugby field, milking cows, or having a few quiet drinks at the local.

Shaun is second year at Victoria University reading Law, Accounting and International Business in a LLB/BCA duo. Shaun’s involvement in the National Party stems from 2005 campaign, and has grown from there. Shaun first got involved in the 2005 campaign for Anne Tolley in the East Coast Electorate, and later served on her campaign committee in the 2008 election – growing her majority from just over 1000 to over 6000!

Shaun is also currently chair of Victoria Uni Young Nats, or VicNats. Shaun’s passion for Young Nats is based on the core principles – freedom, choice, independence and ambition. In his spare time, Shaun enjoys reading, heading to the gym, and having a great time with friends.

Richard is currently in his third year at the University of Auckland studying towards a Law and Arts conjoint degree.  He has been actively involved in the National Party since 2010 and served as Northern Region Policy Rep for two years. In that time Richard worked on a range of issues including alcohol reform, voluntary student membership and youth suicide policy.

Richard believes in the need to build a stronger economy and make New Zealand a world class place to live. He thinks a John Key-led government is the best way to make this happen!

Outside of youth politics, Richard is a passionate cricketer and both plays and coaches at the Auckland University Cricket Club.  He also volunteers at his local Citizens Advice Bureau.

Originally David grew up working on the family farm in Eureka until he was 17, when he left school to ride in a road cycling team overseas.

David is now studying Law, Political Science and Social Policy at Waikato University.  David has a passion for both sports and helping people. He believes good government policies should promote families to become self reliant, however some families still need a hand up.

David is aspiring to work in social development once he finishes his degree, or become a human rights/constitutional lawyer.

Raj is currently in his penultimate year of a Law degree at Victoria University specialising in Commercial law.  His values of personal responsibility and freedom was the catalyst for his involvement with the Party.

Raj is also a fitness instructor and can be found at the law library, the gym or out enjoying Wellington’s amazing waterfront. Prior to his position as the LNI Regional chair, Raj chaired VicNats from 2011-2012.

Camille has grown up in an agricultural family and spent much of her youth in Timaru where she attended high school.

Camille has just returned to Lincoln University where she is studying to become a Charted Accountant after several years of working in business. Camille currently runs a business that imports coffee machines into New Zealand from Italy and is somewhat of a coffee Guru. Once qualified Camille intends to work as a rural accountant before moving into commercial business where she would some day love to be the CEO of a company such as Telecom or Air New Zealand.

When not studying or working Camille is a keen photographer and can often be found swinging a golf club or out on a four wheeler on the family farm.

Originally hailing from Timaru and now settled in Dunedin, James recently completed an LLB/BA (Politics) at the University of Otago. As Chair of the Young Nationals Southern Region he has already overseen a massive overhaul of the organisation’s operation and objectives.

The implementation of a new Strategic Plan for the YNSR will see a focus on five core programmes to produce five key outcomes: (i) Brighter Prospects to increase and enhance the career prospects of members; (ii) Brighter Communities to build a better relationship with members and the local community; (iii) Brighter Connections to create new and significant social networks for members; (iv) Brighter Voices to provide better representation and advocacy for members; and (v) Brighter Studies to assist members in their academic programmes.

Your involvement with the YNSR is welcomed.