Sandra Goudie

Sandra Anne Goudie[1] (born 1952) is a New Zealand politician. She is a member of the National Party.

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Early years

Before entering politics, Goudie was a farmer, and was later a councillor for the Thames-Coromandel District.

Member of Parliament

Parliament of New Zealand
Years Term Electorate List Party
2002–2005 47th Coromandel 42 National
2005–2008 48th Coromandel 26 National
2008–2011 49th Coromandel 27 National

Goudie was first elected to Parliament in the 2002 elections, narrowly winning the seat of Coromandel by defeating Labour candidate Max Purnell and pushing incumbent Green MP Jeanette Fitzsimons into third place.

Goudie retained her seat in the 2008 New Zealand General Election with a majority of 14,560.

Goudie lost her portfolios of Internal Affairs, Senior Citizens and Associate Local Government when Prime Minister John Key put his first Cabinet together.

Goudie has announced she will retire from politics at the 2011 General Election.[2]

References

  1. ^ "New Zealand Hansard - Members Sworn [Volume:651;Page:2"]. Parliament of New Zealand. http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/PB/Debates/Debates/5/c/4/49HansD_20081208_00000010-Members-Sworn.htm. 
  2. ^ "Coromandel MP Sandra Goudie to retire". New Zealand Herald. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10699661. Retrieved 14 January 2011. 

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