The Honourable Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban | |
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.jpg) Laban in 2018 | |
| 8th Minister of Pacific Island Affairs | |
| In office 5 November 2007 – 19 November 2008 | |
| Prime Minister | Helen Clark |
| Preceded by | Phil Goff |
| Succeeded by | Georgina te Heuheu |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Mana | |
| In office 27 July 2002 – 15 October 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Graham Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Kris Faafoi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 August 1955 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Peter Swain[1] |
| Relations | Ken Laban (brother) |
Luamanuvao Dame Winifred Alexandra Laban DNZM QSO (born 14 August 1955) is a former New Zealand politician. She served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Mana electorate, representing the Labour Party, and was the Labour Party's spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs and for interfaith dialogue. Laban is the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika) at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and is a respected leader in the local Pasifika community.