Ian Lawrence (mayor)

Ian Lawrence
CBE
29th Mayor of Wellington
In office
1983–1986
Deputy Gavin Wilson
Preceded by Michael Fowler
Succeeded by Jim Belich
Personal details
Born 1937
Australia
Spouse(s) Sandra Lawrence
Children 5
Alma mater University of Sydney
Victoria University
Profession Lawyer
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Ian William Lawrence, CBE (born 1937 in Australia), is a Wellington lawyer, and was the Mayor of Wellington from 1983 to 1986.

Early life

As a youth, Lawrence was an active member of the Boy Scouts.[1] He was educated at North Sydney Boys High School before proceeding to study law at the University of Sydney before moving to Wellington with his parents and continuing his education at Victoria University, graduating in 1960 with a Bachelor of Laws.[2] He then practiced law independently and later became Chairman of the National Housing Commission.

Political career

Lawrence was elected as a Wellington City Councillor on a Citizens' ticket in 1971. He remained a councillor until 1983 when he was elected Mayor, replacing the retiring Sir Michael Fowler. His last term as a councillor (1980–83) he also served as Deputy Mayor.[1] Lawrence spent much time attracting major events to Wellington, which brought the Nissan Mobil car race and established the Wellington's International Festival of the Arts.[3] Lawrence served one term as Mayor until he was defeated by Labour's Jim Belich in 1986. He later served as a Wellington Regional Councillor.

Later life

In the 1992 New Year Honours, Lawrence was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to local government and the community.[4] He also served a spell as the President of the Wellington Rotary Club.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Lauretta Ah Sam (December 2011 – February 2012). "Ian Lawrence". Rotary Club of Wellington. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "NZ university graduates 1871–1960: L". shadowsoftime. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "Past Mayors of Wellington". Wellington City Council. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  4. ↑ London Gazette (supplement), No. 52768, 30 December 1991. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
Political offices
Preceded by
Michael Fowler		 Mayor of Wellington
1983–1986 		Succeeded by
Jim Belich


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