David Bennett (New Zealand)
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| Parl. | Electorate | List Pos. | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48th | Hamilton East | 32 | National |
David Bennett is a New Zealand politician. He was born on 28 October 1970 in Hamilton.
Bennett attended St. John's College, Hamilton before gaining an LLB and a BCA from Victoria University of Wellington. Bennett owns two dairy farms near Te Awamutu, and has also worked as an accountant in Auckland.
In the 2005 election, Bennett stood as the National Party's candidate for the Hamilton East seat. He was successful, defeating the incumbent MP, Dianne Yates of the Labour Party.
Bennett was born in Hamilton and attended St John’s College in Hamilton. David studied at at Victoria University of Wellington, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration. He then worked for an international accountancy firm, KPMG, in Auckland and then undertook a successful career in the dairy industry.
Bennett says that his primary focus will be serving the constituents of Hamilton East, although he also has a particular interest in transport, education and economic issues. He is the associate transport spokesman for the National Party and a member of the Transport Select Committee.
[edit] Political offices
| Assembly seats | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dianne Yates |
Member of Parliament for Hamilton East 2005 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
