Jonathan Coleman (politician)
| The Honourable Dr Jonathan Coleman MP |
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| New Zealand Minister of Defence Jonathon Coleman (right) with military historian Christopher Pugsley (left) at the Buttes New British Cemetery New Zealand Memorial, Belgium, February 2012 | |
| Minister of Immigration | |
| In office 19 November 2008 – December 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | John Key |
| Preceded by | Clayton Cosgrove |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Guy |
| Minister of Broadcasting | |
| In office 19 November 2008 – December 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | John Key |
| Preceded by | Trevor Mallard |
| Succeeded by | Craig Foss |
| Minister of Defence | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office December 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | John Key |
| Preceded by | Wayne Mapp |
| Minister of State Services | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office December 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | John Key |
| Preceded by | Tony Ryall |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Northcote |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Ann Hartley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Political party | National Party |
| Spouse(s) | Sandra |
| Children | Madison and Jack[1] |
| Occupation | Doctor |
Jonathan David Coleman (born 23 September 1966) is a New Zealand politician.
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[edit] Early years
After attending Auckland Grammar School where he was Head Prefect in 1984, Coleman trained as a doctor, graduating from University of Auckland's medical school. He worked as a doctor in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Australia (in the latter case, for the Royal Flying Doctor Service). He later obtained an MBA from London Business School in 2000, and returned to New Zealand the following year.
He worked for Pricewaterhouse Cooper as consultant on health sector issues and as a part time GP in Otara. He entered the selection for the National Party candidacy for Tamaki but was defeated by Allan Peachey before successfully contesting the candidacy for Northcote.
[edit] Member of Parliament
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| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party |
| 2005–2008 | 48th | Northcote | 35 | National |
| 2008–2011 | 49th | Northcote | 29 | National |
| 2011–present | 50th | Northcote | 16 | National |
In the 2005 election, Coleman stood as the National Party's candidate for the Northcote seat. He was also ranked 35th on the party's list. Coleman was successful, defeating Ann Hartley of the Labour Party. This was the only Auckland seat to change hands between Labour and National in the 2005 election.
In the November 2008 Election Coleman was re-elected with a majority of 9,360 votes.
In 2011 he won his Northcote Seat
[edit] Minister
When Prime Minister John Key announced his new cabinet Coleman was handed the Immigration and broadcasting portfolio.[2] In 2011 it was revealed that he would be a minister and was handed the Defence and Broadcasting portfolios. He is the associate minister of Health and Tourism.
[edit] References
- ^ School library rocked North Shore Times, 26 May 2011. p.3.
- ^ "Jonathan Coleman a winner in Cabinet line-up". National Business Review. NZPA. 17 November 2008. http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/jonathan-coleman-a-winner-cabinet-line-37909. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
[edit] External links
- Jonathan Colema MP official site
- Profile at National party
- Profile at New Zealand Parliament
- Releases and speeches at Beehive.govt.nz
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou.co.nz
