Matt McCarten
Matt McCarten | |
|---|---|
| 4th Leader of the Alliance | |
| In office 30 November 2003 – 28 November 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Laila Harré |
| Succeeded by | Jill Ovens & Paul Piesse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 February 1959 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour (1978–89; 2013–) |
| Other political affiliations | NewLabour (1989–91) Alliance (1991–2004) |
Matthew McCarten (born 11 February 1959) is a New Zealand political organiser and trade unionist, of Ngāpuhi descent. McCarten was active with several trade unions including the Hotel and Hospital Workers' Union, the Unite Union, and the One Union; the latter two of which he co-founded.