Anjum Rahman is a Muslim woman who has lived in New Zealand for 41 years.
Sh is the mother of four, is a candidate for the New Zealand a Labour Party in the upcoming September general elections.
She unsuccessfully stood for the Hamilton City Council last year. If chosen this year, she will be the first veiled Muslim lawmaker in New Zealand history.
Currently, she has a Bachelor and Masters in Management Studies from the University of Waikato and works as Chartered Accountant with 20 years of experience. Continue reading