Dr Parmjeet Parmar is a scientist, entrepreneur, and community advocate whose life bridges cultures and experiences. She was born in India into an Air Force family, moving often during her childhood. That taught her to adapt quickly and connect with people from many different backgrounds.

Parmjeet completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master of Science at the University of Poona, before following her passion for biochemistry into a Phd. In 1995, she moved to Auckland and joined the University of Auckland, where she researched ways to support healthy nerve growth and help people with eye diseases. Her work was published in scientific journals and showed her belief that research should make a difference in people’s lives.

Parmjeet has always been deeply involved in her community. For 16 years, she was a weekend broadcaster on an Auckland Indian radio station, helping bring people together. She served on the Families Commission and has long supported efforts to prevent domestic violence and build stronger families.

First elected to Parliament in 2014 with the National Party, Parmjeet joined the ACT Party in 2023. She has proudly represented Mount Roskill’s diverse community of small-business owners, professionals, and working families. Parmjeet brings the same practical, evidence-based thinking from her science career into politics, championing policies that help entrepreneurs and strengthen family wellbeing.

New Zealand is the country Parmjeet proudly calls home. Her journey shows what is possible with opportunity, hard work, and a commitment to serve – and she is ready to keep giving back.