Mananui Ramsden | |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Te Tai Tonga | |
| Assumed office 7 November 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Tākuta Ferris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1988 (age 37–38) Western Australia, Australia |
| Party | Labour |
| Relatives | Eric Ramsden (grandfather) Irihapeti Ramsden (aunt) |
Mananui Ramsden (born 1988) is a New Zealand politician, elected in 2026 for the Labour Party in Te Tai Tonga.
Ramsden was born in 1988 in Western Australia to Peter and Annie Ramsden. His iwi are Ngāi Tahu, Rangitāne, Ngāti Raukawa, Kāti Māmoe and Waitaha. His father's job took the family around the world, including China, Malaysia, and Thailand. They came to New Zealand when Ramsden was eight years old. He grew up in Sydenham and the Banks Peninsula. He currently lives in Lyttelton with his fiancée and two daughters.
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
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| 2026–present | 55th | Te Tai Tonga | Labour | ||
Ramsden was hired by Environment Canterbury as a cultural land management advisor. He contested the 2025 Environment Canterbury election, running in the Christchurch South/Ōwhanga constituency. He was unsuccessful, placing third. In February 2026, Ramsden was announced as the Labour Party's candidate for Te Tai Tonga. He chose not to seek a spot on Labour's list, saying he only wanted to enter parliament with the mandate of his people.