Scott Simpson (politician)

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Scott Simpson
Personal details
Political party National Party

Scott Simpson (born 4 November 1959) is a New Zealand politician and a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He is a member of the National Party.

Early life

Simpson maintained responsibilities in the National Party hierarchies prior to election. He has been a National Party Northern Regional Chair[1] and a member of the National Party’s Board of Directors.[2][3] Simpson stood for selection as the National Party candidate for Tamaki in 2004.[1][4]

Member of Parliament

Parliament of New Zealand
Years Term Electorate List Party
2011  present 50th Coromandel 61 National

Simpson was selected as the National Party's Coromandel candidate in April 2011.[5] He was elected at the 2011 general election with a majority of 11,800.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Rowan, Juliet (12 October 2004). "Principal snares prized Tamaki". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 December 2011. 
  2. Morton, Jamie (29 November 2011). "Scott Simpson, National - Coromandel". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 December 2011. 
  3. Farrar, David (2 August 2009). "Goodfellow elected president". Kiwiblog. Retrieved 10 December 2011. 
  4. Slater, Cameron (20 April 2011). "Selection updates". Whale Oil. Retrieved 10 December 2011. 
  5. National Selects Scott Simpson as Coromandel Candidate scoop.co.nz, 20 April 2011
New Zealand Parliament
Preceded by
Sandra Goudie
Member of Parliament for Coromandel
2011 – present
Incumbent
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