John Robertson (New Zealand)

For other people named John Robertson, see John Robertson (disambiguation).

John Struan Robertson is a former New Zealand politician.

Member of Parliament

Parliament of New Zealand
Years Term Electorate Party
1990–1993 43rd Papakura National
1993–1995 44th Papakura National
1995–1996 Changed allegiance to: United NZ

He was an MP from 1990 to 1996, representing first the National Party and then United New Zealand. He was first elected to Parliament in the 1990 general election as MP for Papakura, replacing Merv Wellington. He was re-elected in the 1993 general election.

In 1995, he was one of seven centrist MPs who established United New Zealand.[1] But he was not re-elected for Hunua in the 1996 elections.

Mayor of Papakura

He was later elected Mayor of Papakura and served from 2004[2] to 2007.[3]

References

  1. ^ Leaders of the pack
  2. ^ Orsman, Bernard (11 October 2004). "New council to abandon $1b highway". The New Zealand Herald. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=3599361. Retrieved 8 October 2011. 
  3. ^ "Former mayor relishes role". Stuff.co.nz. 8 April 2008. http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/354463. Retrieved 8 October 2011. 
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