Philip Burdon

Parliament of New Zealand
Years Term Electorate Party
1981–1984 40th Fendalton National
1984–1987 41st Fendalton National
1987–1990 42nd Fendalton National
1990–1993 43rd Fendalton National
1993–1996 44th Fendalton National

Philip Burdon (born 1939 in Geraldine, New Zealand[1]) is a former New Zealand politician and lawyer by profession. He is also part owner of Meadow Mushrooms.[2] He was an MP from 1981 to 1996, representing the National Party. He was first elected to Parliament in the 1981 elections as MP for the Christchurch electorate of Fendalton,[1] and was re-elected for that electorate until leaving Parliament at the 1996 elections.

Burdon was the New Zealand Minister for State Owned Enterprises in 1996.[1] As of 2009, Philip Burdon is chairman of the Asia New Zealand Foundation.[3]

He is married to Ros Burdon.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "New Zealand Government Ministers Hon Philip Burdon". New Zealand Government. http://executive.govt.nz/93-96/minister/burdon/index.html. Retrieved 2010-01-24. 
  2. ^ a b "Who's who on the 2008 Power List". The Press. Fairfax New Zealand. 2008-12-13. http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/lifestyle/760179. Retrieved 2010-01-24. 
  3. ^ "Confident Future For Japan NZ relations". Scoop. 2009-11-02. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00009.htm. Retrieved 2010-01-24. 

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