Member for NZ First

Former Parliamentary Roles

• Spokesperson, Corrections 1996-1999
• Spokesperson, Construction 1996-1999
• Spokesperson, Development 1996-1999
• Spokesperson, Law & Order 1996-1999
• Spokesperson, Police 1996-1999
• Spokesperson, Communications 1996-2002
• Deputy Leader 19 December 1999-14 February 2009
• Whip 17 September 2005-3 October 2008
• Member, Business Committee 8 November 2005-3 October 2008
• Member, Officers of Parliament Committee 16 November 2005-3 October 2008
• Member, Standing Orders Committee 15 November 2005-3 October 2008
• Member, Transport and Industrial Relations Committee 9 November 2005-3 October 2008
• Spokesperson, Accident Insurance 2002-2008
• Spokesperson, Customs 2002-2008
• Spokesperson, Energy 2002-2008
• Spokesperson, Internal Affairs 2002-2008
• Spokesperson, Labour and Industrial Relations 2002-2008
• Spokesperson, Transport 2002-2008
• Associate Spokesperson, Immigration 2002-2008

Personal details

Born in England, married with two children, emigrated to New Zealand in the mid 1960’s

Education/qualifications

• Master Certificate of Competency (Qualified Ships Captain)

Career

• Former Merchant Navy Officer
• Former Manager and Director, Bay of Plenty Stevedoring Company Ltd
• Former President and Chairperson, New Zealand Stevedoring Employers Association
• List member of Parliament 12 October 1996-8 November 2008

Community activities

• Former President, Bay of Plenty Football Association

Party activities

• Regional Chairperson, Bay of Plenty for 4 years