Damian Light

Damian Francis Light (born 31 October 1983) is a New Zealand politician who was the leader of the United Future party from August 2017 until the party's dissolution in November 2017. He became party leader following the resignation of Peter Dunne. Light had previously served as the president of the party. He was the first openly gay leader of a political party in New Zealand. Light later entered local politics, and in 2022 became the Chair of the Howick Local Board.

Damian Light
Leader of United Future
In office
23 August 2017  14 November 2017
DeputyJudy Turner
Preceded byPeter Dunne
Personal details
Born (1983-10-31) 31 October 1983
Political partyUnited Future (2002–2017)
Domestic partnerJosh Harding
WebsiteOfficial website
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