Philip Woollaston
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Philip Tosswill Edmond Woollaston (born 17 August 1944) is a former New Zealand Labour Party politician. He was Member of Parliament for Nelson from 1981 to 1990 and Mayor of Nelson from 1992 to 1998.[1]
Quick Facts The Honourable, 25th Mayor of Nelson ...
Philip Woollaston | |
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25th Mayor of Nelson | |
In office 1992–1998 | |
Preceded by | Peter Malone |
Succeeded by | Paul Matheson |
4th Minister of Local Government | |
In office 9 February 1990 – 2 November 1990 | |
Prime Minister | Geoffrey Palmer Mike Moore |
Preceded by | Michael Bassett |
Succeeded by | Warren Cooper |
3rd Minister of Conservation | |
In office 30 January 1989 – 2 November 1990 | |
Prime Minister | David Lange Geoffrey Palmer Mike Moore |
Preceded by | Helen Clark |
Succeeded by | Denis Marshall |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Nelson | |
In office 1981–1990 | |
Preceded by | Mel Courtney |
Succeeded by | John Blincoe |
Personal details | |
Born | Philip Tosswill Edmond Woollaston (1944-08-17) 17 August 1944 (age 79) Motueka, New Zealand |
Political party | Labour |
Relations | Toss Woollaston (father) Anna Caselberg (sister) John Caselberg (brother-in-law) |
Alma mater | University of Canterbury |
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