Kate Wilkinson (politician)
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Catherine Joan Wilkinson (born 3 August 1957) is a New Zealand farmer and politician. She was a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for the National Party from 2005 until her retirement in 2014. From 2008 until January 2013, she was a member of cabinet, holding the portfolios of Labour (from which she resigned over the Pike River Mine disaster), Conservation, Food Safety, and Associate Immigration, before being removed from cabinet by Prime Minister John Key.
Quick Facts The Honourable, 38th Minister of Labour ...
Kate Wilkinson | |
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38th Minister of Labour | |
In office 19 November 2008 – 5 November 2012 | |
Prime Minister | John Key |
Preceded by | Trevor Mallard |
Succeeded by | Chris Finlayson (acting) |
Minister for Food Safety | |
In office 19 November 2008 – 22 January 2013 | |
Prime Minister | John Key |
Preceded by | Lianne Dalziel |
Succeeded by | Nikki Kaye |
Minister of Conservation | |
In office 27 January 2010 – 22 January 2013 | |
Prime Minister | John Key |
Preceded by | Tim Groser |
Succeeded by | Nick Smith |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for National Party List | |
In office 6 October 2005 – 26 November 2011 | |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Waimakariri | |
In office 26 November 2011 – 14 August 2014 | |
Preceded by | Clayton Cosgrove |
Succeeded by | Matt Doocey |
Majority | 642[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | (1957-08-03) 3 August 1957 (age 66) Rakaia, New Zealand |
Political party | National Party |
Alma mater | University of Canterbury |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
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