Bruce Gregory

Bruce Craig Gregory (22 April 1937 – 29 October 2015) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.

For the former Michigan Wolverines player, see Bruce Gregory (American football). For the Australian rules footballer, see Bruce Gregory (Australian footballer).

Political career
New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate Party
1980–1981 39th Northern Maori Labour
1981–1984 40th Northern Maori Labour
1984–1987 41st Northern Maori Labour
1987–1990 42nd Northern Maori Labour
1990–1993 43rd Northern Maori Labour

Gregory was selected as the Labour Party candidate for the Northern Maori electorate in a 1980 by-election, caused by the resignation of the previous incumbent, Matiu Rata.[1] He entered parliament after winning the electorate. Gregory held the seat until 1993, when Tau Henare won it for New Zealand First.

In 1983 he was appointed as Labour's spokesperson for Arts & Culture by Labour leader David Lange.[2] In 1990 he became Shadow Minister of Lands by Mike Moore.[3]

Death

Gregory died on the 29 October 2015. The House paid tribute to Gregory with a moments silence during the parliamentary session on 3 November 2015.[4]

Notes
  1. "Labour Going For the Doctor". The New Zealand Herald. 5 May 1980. p. 1.
  2. "Labour leader allocates responsibilities". The Press. 17 March 1983. p. 3.
  3. "All Labour's 29 MPs get areas of responsibility". Otago Daily Times. 28 November 1990. p. 4.
  4. "Obituaries - Dr Bruce Gregory". New Zealand Parliament. Hansard. Retrieved 3 November 2015.

References
  • Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First published in 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
New Zealand Parliament
Preceded by
Matiu Rata		 Member of Parliament for Northern Maori
1980–1993		 Succeeded by
Tau Henare


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