Carmel Sepuloni - from a working class family in Waitara who worked in education before rising through the ranks of government - has been named as New Zealand's new deputy Prime Minister.
Sepuloni was born and raised in Waitara, Taranaki, before moving to Auckland in 1996.
The MP for Kelston says it's an honour and privilege to take on the role and she recognises the significance of her appointment for the Pacific community.
Amy Williams visited her electorate after yesterday's announcement.
