Christopher Tang
Chris is completing a Master of Strategic Studies at Victoria University of Wellington as a Freyberg Scholar and has experience across defence, central banking, and international affairs.
Born and raised in West Auckland, he grew up immersed in the diverse cultures of the Whau. He has since lived and worked across Asia, as a Prime Minister's Scholar to India and as an intern at the APEC Secretariat in Singapore.
He is passionate about building a more inclusive Aotearoa and ensuring youth and underserved communities have a stake in shaping New Zealand's future.
He holds a BA and BCom from the University of Auckland, where he graduated as a Senior Scholar.
He currently serves as a territorial in the NZDF, advises the Whau Youth Board, and sits on the student committee of NZIIA Wellington.