Ann Hercus
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Dame Margaret Ann Hercus DCMG (née Sayers, born 24 February 1942), best known as Ann Hercus, is a New Zealand diplomat, politician and member of the Labour Party. She represented the Lyttelton electorate from 1978 to 1987.
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Dame Ann Hercus | |
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17th Minister for Social Welfare | |
In office 26 July 1984 – 24 August 1987 | |
Prime Minister | David Lange |
Preceded by | Venn Young |
Succeeded by | Michael Cullen |
25th Minister of Police | |
In office 26 July 1984 – 24 August 1987 | |
Prime Minister | David Lange |
Preceded by | Ben Couch |
Succeeded by | Peter Tapsell |
1st Minister for Women's Affairs | |
In office 26 July 1984 – 24 August 1987 | |
Prime Minister | David Lange |
Succeeded by | Margaret Shields |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Lyttelton | |
In office 25 November 1978 – 15 August 1987 | |
Preceded by | Colleen Dewe |
Succeeded by | Peter Simpson |
Personal details | |
Born | Margaret Ann Sayers (1942-02-24) 24 February 1942 (age 82) Hamilton, New Zealand |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | John Hercus |
Children | 2 sons |
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