John Tamihere
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John Henry Tamihere (born 8 February 1959) is a New Zealand politician, media personality, and political commentator. He was member of Parliament from 1999 to 2005, including serving as a Cabinet minister in the Labour Party from August 2002 to November 2004. Tamihere ran unsuccessfully for Auckland mayor in the 2019 election.[1] He joined the Māori Party in 2020 and from April to October 2020 was the party's co-leader.[2] He became president of the Māori Party in June 2022.
Quick Facts The Honourable, 6th President of the Māori Party ...
John Tamihere | |
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6th President of the Māori Party | |
Assumed office 8 June 2022 | |
Preceded by | Che Wilson |
3rd Male Co-leader of the Māori Party | |
In office 15 April 2020 – 18 October 2020 | |
Preceded by | Te Ururoa Flavell |
Succeeded by | Rawiri Waititi |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Tāmaki Makaurau | |
In office 27 July 2002 – 17 September 2005 | |
Preceded by | Electorate created |
Succeeded by | Pita Sharples |
Majority | 9,444 (60.52%) |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Hauraki | |
In office 27 November 1999 – 27 July 2002 | |
Preceded by | Electorate created |
Succeeded by | Electorate abolished |
Majority | 7,238 (14.51%) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-02-08) 8 February 1959 (age 65) Auckland, New Zealand |
Political party | Māori Party (since 2020) Labour (until 2019) |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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