John Cronin (New Zealand)

John Michael Cronin MNZM is a New Zealand politician. As of 2008 he is the chairperson of the Bay of Plenty regional council,[1] one of four councillors elected by the city of Tauranga. Previously, he has sought election to Parliament — in the 1993 elections, he was the National Party's candidate to win the Tauranga seat back from former National MP Winston Peters, and in the 1996 elections, he led the small Superannuitants and Youth Action party. He was not successful in either attempt.

Cronin is one of the protagonists behind the proposed move of the regional council offices from their established base in Whakatane,[1] to a green field site in congested Tauranga, a moved expected to cost ratepayers over NZ$23 million.

He was award MNZM in the 2009 New Year Honours, for services to local body affairs and the community.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Macfarlane, Kristin (20 September 2007). "Report damns EBOP move". The Daily Post. http://www.dailypost.co.nz/localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3749223. Retrieved 2008-12-31. 
  2. ^ "New Year Honours 2009". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. http://www.dpmc.govt.nz/honours/lists/list.asp?id=44. Retrieved 2008-12-31.