Hekia Parata
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Patricia Hekia Parata (born 1 November 1958) is a former New Zealand public servant, diplomat, and politician.
Quick Facts The Honourable, 45th Minister of Education ...
Hekia Parata | |
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45th Minister of Education | |
In office 12 December 2011 – 2 May 2017 | |
Prime Minister | John Key Bill English |
Preceded by | Anne Tolley |
Succeeded by | Nikki Kaye |
Minister of Ethnic Affairs | |
In office 8 December 2010 – 13 December 2011 | |
Prime Minister | John Key |
Preceded by | Pansy Wong |
Succeeded by | Judith Collins |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for National Party List | |
In office 2008–2017 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-11-01) 1 November 1958 (age 65) Ruatoria, New Zealand |
Political party | National Party |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Selwyn Parata (brother) Arnold Reedy (great-great-grandfather) |
Residence | Wellington |
Alma mater | University of Waikato |
Occupation | Public servant, politician |
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After a career as a senior public servant, Parata was a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives, representing the National Party, from 2008 until 2017. She served as the Minister of Education in the Fifth National Government.