Jonathan Hunt (New Zealand politician)
Jonathan Lucas Hunt ONZ (born 2 December 1938) is a New Zealand politician. He was New Zealand's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2005 to March 2008.[1] He was Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He is a member of the Labour Party.
Jonathan Hunt ONZ | |
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 Jonathan Hunt in 2006, in the penthouse in New Zealand House, London | |
| 26th Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 5 December 1999 – 3 March 2005 | |
| Prime Minister | Helen Clark |
| Preceded by | Doug Kidd |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Wilson |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for New Lynn | |
| In office 1966–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Rex Mason |
| Succeeded by | Phil Goff |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Labour Party list | |
| In office 1996–2005 | |
| Succeeded by | Lesley Soper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jonathan Lucas Hunt 2 December 1938 Lower Hutt, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Profession | High school teacher |
Hunt is a member of the Order of New Zealand, New Zealand's highest civilian honour. Hunt was given the nickname the "Minister for Wine and Cheese" after his well-known liking of the combo.[2]
References
- New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade web site
- "More than just wine and cheese". Stuff.co.nz. 18 April 2008. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
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