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Andrew Little

Andrew Little is a prominent political figure in New Zealand, notable for his service as the country's Minister of Justice, Courts, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, and Minister for the Pike River Re-entry. A member of the New Zealand Labour Party, he served as party leader from 2014 to 2017 and has been a Member of Parliament since 2011. Little is distinguished by his commitment to social justice and high-profile roles in New Zealand's trade union movement, including serving as the national secretary of the country's largest trade union, the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union (EPMU). He is also known for his advocacy for workers' rights and efforts in reconciliation and treaty negotiations with Maori communities.