Current parliamentary roles

• Minister of Civil Defence
• Minister for Senior Citizens
• Minister for Racing
• Associate Minister of Local Government
• Chairperson, Auckland Governance Legislation Committee

Former parliamentary roles

• 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
• 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

Personal details

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

Education/qualifications

Otamatea District High School

Career

• Former Administrator, Local Government
• Accountant, Waitomo District Council 1972-1978
• County Clerk and Principal Officer, Hokianga County Council 1978-1987

Community activities

• Former Chairperson, Hokianga Community Health Committee
• Involved with Te Kuiti and Rawene Lions Clubs
• Member, Rawene Primary School Committee

Party activities

Auckland Divisional Councillor 1985-1987

Leisure activities

Enjoys tennis, athletics, rugby