New Zealand Parliament

National Party

Junior Whip 6 November 1990-20 November 1993
Chairperson, Internal Affairs Committee 1990-1993
Chairperson, Local Government Committee 1990-1993
Senior Whip 30 November 1993-3 April 1995
Senior Whip 19 December 1996-9 August 2004
Member, Officers of Parliament Committee 1996-1999
Member, Standing Orders Committee 1996-13 August 2004
Spokesperson, Regional Development 15 August 2002-2 November 2003
Spokesperson, Civil Defence and Emergency Services 15 August 2002-2 November 2003
Member, Local Government and Environment Committee 29 August 2002-21 May 2003
Member, Social Services Committee 27 August 2002-13 August 2004
Deputy Chairperson, Privileges Committee 27 August 2002-11 August 2005
Member, Business Committee 2002-13 August 2004
Member, Regulations Review Committee 7 April 2004-13 August 2004
Spokesperson, Defence 9 August 2004-26 October 2005
Spokesperson, Veterans' Affairs 9 August 2004-26 October 2005
Member, Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Committee 13 August 2004-11 August 2005
Deputy Chairperson, Local Government and Environment Committee 9 November 2005-3 October 2008
Member, Primary Production Committee 18 February 2009-10 February 2010
Minister of Civil Defence 19 November 2008-8 June 2011
Minister for Senior Citizens 19 November 2008-8 June 2011
Minister for Racing 19 November 2008-8 June 2011
Associate Minister of Local Government 19 November 2008-8 June 2011
Chairperson, Auckland Governance Legislation Committee 28 May 2009-17 July 2011

Born 8 May 1950, Te Kopuru, married with two sons, one daughter

Otamatea District High School

Auckland Divisional Councillor 1985-1987

Enjoys tennis, athletics, rugby