Su’a William Sio is based in Mangere, Manukau City a place he calls the Gateway to New Zealand. He won the Mangere seat convincingly in the 2008 general elections with a majority of 7126 votes. He first entered Parliament as a List MP in April 2008 after serving as Deputy Mayor and Councillor for the Otara Ward on Manukau City Council.

“My political mandate comes from the community and it’s a stewardship which I treat with care,” he says.

Born in Samoa, his family emigrated to New Zealand in May 1969. They settled in Otara where Su’a received his early education and began his political involvement in the community and the Labour Party.

Su’a is married with a young family. His matai title is from Matatufu village of the Lotofaga, Aleipata district in Upolu. He is a member of the extended family – Aiga Sa Aupito – which his father is the High Chief.

Su’a is currently on the Social Services Select Committee & Auckland Governance Legislation Committee and is the Labour Party Spokesperson for Customs and Associate for Pacific Island Affairs and Local Government. Su’a has served previously on the Local Government and Environment and Education and Science Select Committees.