Ian Shearer
Ian John Shearer (born 10 December 1941) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Biography
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1975–1978 | 38th | Hamilton East | National | |
| 1978–1981 | 39th | Hamilton East | National | |
| 1981–1984 | 40th | Hamilton East | National | |
Shearer was born at Whakatane in 1941. He received his education from Whakatane Primary, Whakatane High School, Massey University, and the University of Nottingham.[1]
He represented the Hamilton East electorate in Parliament from 1975 to 1984,[2] when he was defeated by Bill Dillon.[3] Under Rob Muldoon, he was Minister for the Environment, Minister of Science and Technology, and Minister of Broadcasting.[4]
In 1985, Shearer publicly questioned the National Party on membership and finances, which resulted in the suspension of his membership in October of that year. Although the suspension was lifted, Shearer resigned all his party roles in December 1985.[1]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gustafson 1986, p. 341.
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 234.
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 193.
- ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 96.
References
- Gustafson, Barry (1986). The First 50 Years : A History of the New Zealand National Party. Auckland: Reed Methuen. ISBN 0-474-00177-6.
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Venn Young |
Minister for the Environment 1981–1984 |
Succeeded by Russell Marshall |
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