Chlöe Charlotte Swarbrick
Chlöe Charlotte Swarbrick MP (born 26 June 1994) is a New Zealand politician. After a high-profile but unsuccessful campaign for the 2016 Auckland mayoral election, she joined the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand as a parliamentary candidate. In the 2017 general election, she was elected to the New Zealand Parliament at the age of 23, becoming one of the youngest MPs in the country's history. She later secured the electorate seat of Auckland Central in the 2020 election, marking her as the second Green Party MP ever to win an electorate seat and the first to do so without a tacit endorsement from a major party leader. She retained the seat in the 2023 election.
As a member of the Green Party, Chlöe Charlotte Swarbrick currently serves as the party's Spokesperson for Mental Health, Drug Law Reform, Education, Arts and Heritage, Tertiary Education, Small Business, Broadcasting, Youth, and Local Government. Her policy focus reflects her commitment to social justice, environmental sustainability, and progressive reform.
Documentaries
OK Chlöe
"OK Chlöe" is a short documentary film directed by Charlotte Evans and produced by Letisha Tate-Dunning. It premiered online as part of the seventh season of "Loading Docs" and explores the political career of Chlöe Charlotte Swarbrick. The title references the phrase "OK Boomer," which Chlöe Charlotte Swarbrick famously used during a parliamentary speech in response to a heckle from a National Party MP. The phrase gained widespread attention online. The documentary delves into Chlöe Charlotte Swarbrick's personal and professional life, including her advocacy for legalizing cannabis ahead of the 2020 New Zealand cannabis referendum. She reflects on her experiences in Parliament, stating, "Parliament is a toxic culture that chews people up and spits them out. You become inhuman and disconnected from the people you purport to represent." The film also covers her background, including her adoption, struggles with mental health, coming out as bisexual, and her campaign for Auckland Mayor.
Following the documentary's release, John Campbell questioned Chlöe Charlotte Swarbrick about some of her statements. The film was partly crowdfunded on [Boosted.org.nz](https://www.boosted.org.nz) with a goal of $2,500, but ultimately raised $6,270 from 82 donors. Loading Docs received $195,342 in funding from NZ On Air to produce eight documentaries, including "OK Chlöe."
Being Chloe
In December 2021, NZ On Air and the New Zealand Film Commission allocated NZ$200,000 and NZ$20,000 respectively for a feature-length documentary titled "Being Chloe," which would focus on Chlöe Charlotte Swarbrick's political career. The documentary, produced by Letisha Tate-Dunning, was planned for filming over the next two years. In mid-May 2022, ACT Party leader David Seymour and National Party leader Christopher Luxon criticized NZ On Air's decision to fund the project, arguing it compromised the agency's independence. In response, Chlöe Charlotte Swarbrick and Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi defended the funding decision. Tate-Dunning emphasized that neither Chlöe Charlotte Swarbrick, the Green Party, nor NZ On Air would have editorial control over the documentary, which would instead focus on balancing her political career with personal priorities.
From the River to the Sea
Green MP Chlöe Charlotte Swarbrick defends "From the River to the Sea" chant used at pro-Palestine rally
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