Former Labour MP and Cabinet Minister. Health Minister 2017-2020.
Former Labour MP and Cabinet Minister. Health Minister 2017-2020.
David Scott Clark (born 5 January 1973) is a former New Zealand Labour Party politician. He was the Member of Parliament representing Dunedin (previously Dunedin North) from 2011 to 2023 and was twice a Cabinet minister in the Sixth Labour Government led by Jacinda Ardern. Clark was Minister of Health from 2017 until July 2020, when he resigned after multiple controversies related to the response to COVID-19. He was returned to Cabinet in November 2020, holding various economic portfolios, and retired from politics at the 2023 general election.
Trustee
Ashburn Hall Charitable Trust
Since Jun 2023
Trustee
Douglas Wilson Advocacy Scholarship Trust
Dec 2023
Treasurer
Maran-Atha Fellowship Trust
Jun 2015
Vice President
Auckland Grammar Rowing Club Incorporated
Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
Secretary / Treasurer
Waitoa Bowling Club Incorporated
May 2014 - Mar 2016
Trustee
The Sunrise Foundation Board
Mar 2014 - Jul 2025
Officer
All Saints Dunedin Charitable Trust
Jul 2013
Vice President
Mackenzie County Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Aug 2011 - Aug 2015
Trustee
Blueskin Bay Library Redevelopment Trust
Apr 2011
Treasurer
The Morrinsville Little Theatre Incorporated
Sept 2010 - May 2013
Chaplain
The Royal School of Church Music (Auckland Branch)
Mar 2010 - Mar 2011
Trustee
Graham Arcus Community Trust
Nov 2009 - Jan 2012
Committee member
Manaia Primary School Parent Teacher Association
May 2009 - Jun 2011
Trustee
New Zealand Law Foundation
Apr 2009 - Mar 2018
Trustee
Clark Charitable Trust
Jun 2008
Committee Member
Nga Tamariki a Tane Incorporated
Apr 2008 - Mar 2019
Director
Youthtown Incorporated
May 2007 - Jun 2021
Trustee
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand
Oct 2006 - Dec 2016
Committee Member
LandWISE Incorporated
Sept 2006 - May 2012
Committee
Oamaru Steam and Rail Restoration Society Incorporated
Apr 2001 - Mar 2023
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