Shane Ardern
| Shane Ardern | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Taranaki-King Country | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Bolger |
| Majority | 15,618 (2008) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 January 1960 Opunake |
| Nationality |  New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
Philip Shane Ardern (known as Shane Ardern) (b. 26 January 1960) is a New Zealand politician. He is a member of the National Party, representing the electorate of Taranaki-King Country.
Early years
Ardern was born and raised in Opunake, and attended Opunake High School.
Before entering politics, Ardern was a dairy farmer, and many of his political activities have been on behalf of the farming community.
Member of Parliament
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party |
| 1998–1999 | 45th | Taranaki-King Country | National | |
| 1999–2002 | 46th | Taranaki-King Country | 35 | National |
| 2002–2005 | 47th | Taranaki-King Country | none | National |
| 2005–2008 | 48th | Taranaki-King Country | 21 | National |
| 2008–2011 | 49th | Taranaki-King Country | 24 | National |
| 2011 – present | 50th | Taranaki-King Country | 27 | National |
He was first elected in the Taranaki-King Country by-election of 1998, which was prompted by the retirement from politics of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger. He has held that seat since.
He gained nationwide recognition in late 2003 when, having driven a tractor up the front steps of Parliament as part of a protest against a proposed agricultural emissions research levy, nicknamed the "flatulence" or "fart tax", he was investigated by the police for dangerous conduct.
External links
- Shane Ardern MP official site
- Profile at National party
- Profile at New Zealand Parliament
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jim Bolger |
Member of Parliament for Taranaki-King Country 1998 – |
Incumbent |