Hosted by Allan Peachey, MP for Tamaki with the opening address by The Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman, Associate Minister of Tourism.

Allan Peachey MP:

Allan became a Member of Parliament as the representative for the Tamaki electorate as a result of the 2005 election and was re-elected in 2008. He is chairman of Parliament's Education and Science Select Committee.

Allan entered Parliament following a 32 year career in education, culminating in the principal ship of two secondary schools, Colenso High School, Napier (1990-93) and then the largest secondary school in New Zealand, Rangitoto College (1993-2005). He also served two terms as President of the secondary Principals Association of New Zealand (1998-2000).

Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman:

Dr Jonathan Coleman was elected as the Member of Parliament for Northcote at the 2005 General Election, winning the seat off Labour with a majority of 2,383. As such, the seat was the only one to be taken off Labour by National in the four main centres. In 2008, his majority was 9,360.

After the 2008 election Jonathan was appointed to cabinet and holds the Immigration and Broadcasting portfolios. He is also the associate Minister for Tourism and Health.

Educated at Auckland Grammar School, Jonathan went on to study medicine at Auckland University Medical School, followed by a post-graduate Diploma of Obstetrics at National Women's Hospital. He holds an MBA from London Business School, and has studied at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Prior to parliament he worked in clinical medicine and management consulting.