Ross Robertson
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Harold Valentine Ross Robertson (known as Ross Robertson) (born 1949) is a New Zealand politician for the Labour Party. He has been a Member of Parliament since 1987.
[edit] Early life
Robertson was born in Wellington. Before entering politics, he was an industrial engineer.
[edit] Member of Parliament
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| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party |
| 1987–1990 | 42nd | Papatoetoe | Labour | |
| 1990–1993 | 43rd | Papatoetoe | Labour | |
| 1993–1996 | 44th | Papatoetoe | Labour | |
| 1996–1999 | 45th | Manukau East | none | Labour |
| 1999–2002 | 46th | Manukau East | none | Labour |
| 2002–2005 | 47th | Manukau East | none | Labour |
| 2005–2008 | 48th | Manukau East | none | Labour |
| 2008–2011 | 49th | Manukau East | none | Labour |
| 2011–present | 50th | Manukau East | none | Labour |
Robertson was first elected to Parliament in the 1987 elections, representing Papatoetoe. Since the 1996 elections, when the Papatoetoe seat was abolished, Robertson has represented the seat of Manukau East.
In the Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand he was an assistant speaker.
In 2006 Robertson reported to the New Zealand Police that a marijuana dealer was operating next to his electorate office in Otara.[1]
In addition, Ross Robertson is the Second Assistant Speaker of the House, able to preside when any of the other presiding officers are unavailable.
[edit] References
- ^ "MP reported tinnie house next door to his office". The New Zealand Herald (APN News & Media). 10 April 2006. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/waiting-for-justice/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501055&objectid=10376815. Retrieved 18 October 2010.
