Nicola Laboyrie

Nicola Laboyrie has lived in the Waikato region for over 30 years and has built a life grounded in business, farming, sport, and community involvement. 

Nicola’s career has included tertiary teaching in business studies at Wintec, running a fishing charter business, and currently owns and operates a 295-hectare beef farm near Te Uku, giving her firsthand insight into the challenges facing rural communities, small businesses, and primary producers.

A current member of the Raglan Community Board, Nicola brings practical governance experience and a deep understanding of local community decision-making. She has built a reputation as a thoughtful advocate who is committed to ensuring communities have a genuine voice in the policies and decisions that affect them.

Nicola holds a Master of Management Studies in Strategic Management from the University of Waikato, and a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University. Her education, combined with professional experience, has provided a strong foundation in strategic thinking, leadership, governance, and organisational management. 

She brings a combination of governance experience, strong educational credentials, business leadership, and community advocacy, underpinned by a commitment to fairness, transparency, and practical solutions for local communities. 

Nicola is standing for New Zealand First because she believes in small, effective government that serves the people, restores common sense, reduces waste, and puts New Zealanders first.