Dr. Muriel Newman (6 April 1950 - ) is a New Zealand politician. She is the deputy leader of the ACT New Zealand party.

Newman was born in England, but arrived in New Zealand at the age of eight. She was raised in Whangarei. She gained a BSc in mathematics from Auckland University, and then a Ph.D. in mathematics education from Rutgers University in the United States. After working in the education sector for twenty years, she entered the business world, and eventually became president of the Northland Chamber of Commerce.

Newman was a founding member of the ACT New Zealand party, and was one of its candidates in its first election. She was elected to Parliament as a list MP. She has remained a list MP since that time. In 2004, when Richard Prebble stepped down as ACT's leader, Newman chose to step forward as a candidate to succeed him. In the end, the leadership was won by Rodney Hide, but Newman nevertheless emerged with the role of deputy leader.

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• Member page in NZ parliament