The Young Nats have been New Zealand’s largest youth political movement since they were founded in 1936. The Young Nats have a strong lobby inside the National Party.

Often the more open minded and liberal views of the Young Nats have been at odds with those in the senior party. The movement in party opinion in areas such as the nuclear ships debate, economic reform, liquor law reform, and anti-discrimination laws has often been led by the Young Nationals.

The Young Nats are the largest grassroots campaign and policy group within the National Party with branches and members across the country.

Kadin Good

President

Kadin was elected President in August 2024.

Gabby Bird

Vice President

Gabby was elected Vice President in August 2024. She first joined the executive as Southern Regional Chair in 2021.

Ben Teviotdale

Treasurer

Ben was first elected Treasurer in 2024.

Samantha Plows

Secretary

Samantha was first elected Secretary in 2023.

Jack Rankin

Policy Chair

Jack was first elected Policy Chair in 2024.

Victoria Ryan

Membership Officer

Victoria was first elected Membership Officer in 2023.

Laura Newman

Northern Regional Chair

Laura was first elected Northern Chair in 2024.

Hamish Ross

Lower North Island Regional Chair

Hamish was first elected LNI Chair in 2024.

Andrew Wormald

Canterbury-Westland Young Nats Regional Chair

Andrew was first elected CW Chair in 2025.