Career
Adams was originally a carpenter and joiner, but later established a business manufacturing outdoor playground equipment. He also owned a Kia Motors and Suzuki dealerships in Auckland. Later, Kelly Chal, a higher-ranked candidate, was forced to withdraw because she did not have New Zealand citizenship, which she had not realised was necessary.
Adams, as the next candidate on the list, entered Parliament in her place.
After he was elected, it was reported that he had made a written submission on the 1993 Human Rights Bill saying that people with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome should not be allowed to "run loose". He also spoke out about subjects like abortion, and fasted for 21 days to oppose the civil unions legislation, which was passed regardless.
He gained 5809 votes after a short five week campaign, which placed him third overall. However, these negotiations collapsed, but Adams then became the Deputy Leader of The Family Party.
Adams stood as a candidate for The Family Party in the East Coast Bays Electorate in the 2008 election.
Adams is presently working as a real estate agent for Barfoot & Thompson in the East Coast Bays area. On 9 November 2008 general election, Paul Adams was again unsuccessful as Family Party candidate for the East Coast Bays electorate. He polled third, behind National candidate Murray McCully and Labour candidate Vivienne Goldsmith.