Pat Hunt
Thomas de Vere Hunt (born 19 January 1931), generally known as Pat Hunt, is a former New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Biography
| New Zealand Parliament | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1978–1981 | 39th | Pakuranga | National | |
| 1981–1984 | 40th | Pakuranga | National | |
Hunt was born in Auckland in 1931. He gained his education at Mount Albert Grammar School and the University of Auckland, from where he graduated with a BEng.[1]
In 1978 Hunt replaced Gavin Downie as the National candidate for Pakuranga, in a controversial challenge to a sitting MP. Downie stood as an Independent and the previous substantial majority was reduced, but Hunt was elected in 1978.[1][2] Hunt narrowly held onto the electorate in 1981 when he was challenged by Neil Morrison of the Social Credit Party.[1] Morrison defeated Hunt at the 1984 election.[2]
During the 1984 election campaign, Hunt coined the term "Crimplene Suit and Skoda Brigade" for Social Credit.
References
- Gustafson, Barry (1986). The First 50 Years : A History of the New Zealand National Party. Auckland: Reed Methuen. p. 322. 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. p. 206. OCLC 154283103.
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gavin Downie |
Member of Parliament for Pakuranga 1978–1984 |
Succeeded by Neil Morrison |