Willie Jackson: podcast appearances and interviews

William Wakatere Jackson, born in 1961, is a New Zealand politician with a background as a unionist, broadcaster, and Urban Māori leader. He served as a Member of Parliament for the Alliance from 1999 to 2002 and has been a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party since his re-election in 2017. During the Sixth Labour Government, Jackson held several ministerial roles, including Minister of Employment, Minister for Māori Development, and Minister of Broadcasting and Media. His career spans roles in politics, union advocacy, media, and leadership within Māori communities, reflecting his diverse engagements and contributions to New Zealand society.