Pansy Wong

Pansy Yu Fong Wong was born in Shanghai, China, and grew up in Hong Kong. She moved to Christchurch in 1974, where she lived for 28 years, and attended Canterbury University, where she gained her Master of Commerce (Honours). She is an Associated Chartered Accountant and has also been awarded as a Fellow. Pansy first entered politics as a Canterbury Regional Councillor in 1989, and first entered Parliament in 1996 as a National List MP and New Zealand’s first Asian MP. She moved to Auckland in 2002 to contest the Auckland Central seat. Her portfolio, Asian Relationships, was especially created in recognition of the important relationship between New Zealand and our Asian neighbours. Her busy life and determination to serve the country would not be possible without the support of her husband, Malaysian born businessman, Sammy Teck Seng Wong. Her interests include reading (particularly thrillers), squash, walking, wine and sake appreciation, karaoke singing, travel, and working.