Neru Leavasa

Anae Neru Asi Tuiataga Leavasa[2] is a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.

[5] Prior to entering Parliament, Leavasa worked for 12 years as a general practitioner and sports doctor in Māngere.

[8] He also ran for the Takanini electorate which he won by a margin of 7,724 votes, defeating National Party candidate Rima Nakhle.

[15] He opposed the 2020 decriminalisation of abortion, saying: "I come from a faith background, and so I won't move on my moral convictions.

"[16] Leavasa wants the government to build more housing to accommodate Takanini's growing population and to also reduce the health risks from overcrowding.