Our politicians aren’t shy about displaying their passions in the debating chamber – but what is it that excites them when they’re off the clock?

Newsroom asked a number of parliamentarians about the secrets behind the hidden talents that may be keeping them busy this summer.

Today in our final edition of MPs’ Private Passions, Labour MP Jamie Strange shows off some eyeshadow as he discusses his rocking past.


Watch: Anne Tolley reaps what she sews

Watch: Golriz Ghahraman’s purl of a hobby

Watch: Chris Penk charts a course

Watch: Paul Eagle’s dab hand at painting

Watch: Simon Bridges sticks to business

Sam Sachdeva is Newsroom's national affairs editor, covering foreign affairs and trade, housing, and other issues of national significance.

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