Biography
Scott Simpson is the Member of Parliament for Coromandel. First elected in 2011, he is Minister for ACC and Minister of Statistics, and Deputy Leader of the House.
Impact this term
54th Parliament · since the 2023 general election
These are factual counts from the public record — not a score. MPs do different jobs: ministers run portfolios rather than sponsoring members’ bills, and MPs first elected in 2023 have a shorter record. We show the facts so you can decide what counts as doing enough.
Policies they shape — and why
We map the policy areas an MP shapes from their portfolios, spokesperson roles and committees. None are on record for Scott Simpson yet. See where National stands across every area on the party page.
Bills they’ve worked on
Voting record
Most votes in Parliament are party votes — MPs vote as a block with their party, so on the large majority of votes Scott Simpson voted the same way as National. The votes that reveal an MP’s own view are conscience (personal) votes, where MPs vote individually.
Scott Simpson’s conscience votes and key divisions this term are being added from the official record (Hansard / parliamentary divisions).
Declared interests
What Scott Simpson has declared in the official register — directorships, property, trusts, debts and gifts. Registers actual and potential conflicts of interest; it is not a measure of wealth.
4 Beneficial interests in, and trusteeships of, trusts New Chums Trust (open space covenant trust; beneficiary) 6 Real property Land (owned by New Chums Trust) – Whangapoua, Coromandel Family home – Thames Rental property – Remuera, Auckland Family home – Kūaotunu, Coromandel ANNUAL RETURNS AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025 51 7 Retirement schemes ASB KiwiSaver AMP Personal Superannuation Scheme 8 Managed investment schemes Balanced Fund – ASB Investment Funds 9 Debts owed to you ASB Bank – bank deposit Stuart
Register of Pecuniary Interests (parliament.nz) · as at 31 January 2025Taxpayer-funded expenses
Travel and accommodation paid by Parliamentary Service for 1 October – 31 December 2025. Ministers’ expenses are disclosed separately.
Roles & responsibilities
Details sourced from parliament.nz and the public record. Bills, written questions, speeches and voting records are being added from Parliament’s official register and Hansard. Photo: New Zealand National Party, CC BY-SA 4.0 (source ).