Angela Roberts

Angela Susan Roberts[2] is a New Zealand teacher, unionist and politician.

Angela Roberts

MP
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Labour party list
Assumed office
17 October 2020
Personal details
Born1968/1969 (age 51–53)[1]
Political partyLabour
Spouse(s)Ian Anglesey
Children2
ProfessionTeacher

Early life and career

Roberts spent 20 years in the education sector teaching economics and drama.[3] In 2013 Roberts became President of the Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) union. As President she was critical of then-Education Minister Hekia Parata on teaching issues including Novopay and charter schools. In 2017 she took up a teaching position at Stratford High School, resigning as PPTA president, instead becoming senior vice president of the PPTA.[4]

Subsequently, Roberts was involved in the Just Transition Summit conversations in Taranaki. She took a particular interest in the role of education and training in sustaining future businesses and workforce.[4]

Member of Parliament
New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate List Party
2020–present 53rd List 50 Labour

There was speculation she would run as a Labour Party candidate in the 2017 election, a notion Roberts did not rule out. However, at the last minute, she decided against running.[4]

Roberts entered Parliament in the 2020 election. She ran for the electorate of Taranaki-King Country, coming second behind the incumbent National MP Barbara Kuriger by a margin of 3,134 votes.[5] Since she was ranked 50th on Labour's party list, Roberts was elected to Parliament.[6][7]

Personal life

Roberts lives in Tariki with her husband Ian Anglesey, who is also a teacher, and their two children. She enjoys beach walking, tramping and community theatre.[3]

References
  1. "Compare the candidates for Taranaki-King Country — NZ Election 2020". Your complete guide to NZ Election 2020 — Policy.
  2. https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/hansard-debates/rhr/document/HansS_20201125_039660000/event
  3. Coster, Deena (23 July 2020). "Candidate's bid to break National's stranglehold in Taranaki-King Country". Stuff. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  4. Moir, Jo (25 May 2020). "Former PPTA president Angela Roberts to run for Labour". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  5. "Taranaki-King Country - Official Count". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  6. Coughlan, Thomas (15 June 2020). "Ayesha Verrall leads fresh-faced Labour party list for 2020". Stuff. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  7. "2020 General Election and Referendums - Official Result Successful Candidates". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 5 February 2021.


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