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'''Kevin Hague''' (born 1960) is a |
'''Kevin Hague''' (born 1960) is a current [[New Zealand]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]] representing the [[Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand|Green Party]] who was first elected to parliament in [[New Zealand general election 2008|2008]]. |
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{{As of|2009}} he is the Green Party spokesperson on Health and Wellbeing, Commerce, Small Business, Tourism, Biosecurity & Customs, Cycling & Active Transport, Sport & Recreation, Rainbow Issues, and Rural Affairs; and associate spokesperson on Community Economic Development, Gambling, and Community & Voluntary Sector.<ref name="greens">[http://www.greens.org.nz/people/kevinhague Green Party - MP Profile - Kevin Hague]</ref> |
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Prior to his election he was the Chief Executive of the [[State sector organisations in New Zealand#District Health Boards (DHBs)|West Coast District Health Board]]. He is also an author, long time gay rights activist and a former executive director of the [[New Zealand AIDS Foundation]]. |
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==Career and activism== |
==Career and activism== |
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Hague has been an activist for a number of causes. In the 1980s he was heavily involved in the [[1981 Springbok Tour|campaign against sporting contacts]] with [[apartheid]] [[South Africa]].<ref name="greens" |
Hague has been an activist for a number of causes. In the 1980s he was heavily involved in the [[1981 Springbok Tour|campaign against sporting contacts]] with [[apartheid]] [[South Africa]].<ref name="greens"/> In 1989 he co-authored ''Honouring the Treaty: an introduction for Pakeha to the Treaty of Waitangi''. Hague is openly gay and in 1988 began work as a research officer for the New Zealand AIDS Foundation, which provides education on [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]] issues and advocacy and support for those with HIV and AIDS. From 1998 to 2003 he was the Foundation's executive director.<ref name="gaynz">[http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/34/article_5965.php Gaynz.com, 'Meet Green Party candidate Kevin Hague'.]</ref> He has represented New Zealand at [[United Nations]], [[UNESCO]] and [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] conferences on apartheid and on AIDS. He has also campaigned on behalf on [[mountain biking|mountain bikers]].<ref name="greens"/> |
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In 2005 he became Chief Executive of the [[West Coast, New Zealand|West Coast]] District Health Board, which he had worked for since 2003.<ref name="greens"/> |
In 2005 he became Chief Executive of the [[West Coast, New Zealand|West Coast]] District Health Board, which he had worked for since 2003.<ref name="greens"/> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.greens.org.nz/people |
*[http://www.greens.org.nz/people/kevinhague Green Party] - MP biography for Kevin Hague |
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Revision as of 09:31, 12 October 2009
Kevin Hague MP | |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Green Party List | |
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| Born | 1960 Aldershot, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Green Party |
| Children | one |
Kevin Hague (born 1960) is a current New Zealand MP representing the Green Party who was first elected to parliament in 2008.
As of 2009[update] he is the Green Party spokesperson on Health and Wellbeing, Commerce, Small Business, Tourism, Biosecurity & Customs, Cycling & Active Transport, Sport & Recreation, Rainbow Issues, and Rural Affairs; and associate spokesperson on Community Economic Development, Gambling, and Community & Voluntary Sector.[1]
Prior to his election he was the Chief Executive of the West Coast District Health Board. He is also an author, long time gay rights activist and a former executive director of the New Zealand AIDS Foundation.
Career and activism
Hague has been an activist for a number of causes. In the 1980s he was heavily involved in the campaign against sporting contacts with apartheid South Africa.[1] In 1989 he co-authored Honouring the Treaty: an introduction for Pakeha to the Treaty of Waitangi. Hague is openly gay and in 1988 began work as a research officer for the New Zealand AIDS Foundation, which provides education on HIV/AIDS issues and advocacy and support for those with HIV and AIDS. From 1998 to 2003 he was the Foundation's executive director.[2] He has represented New Zealand at United Nations, UNESCO and Commonwealth conferences on apartheid and on AIDS. He has also campaigned on behalf on mountain bikers.[1]
In 2005 he became Chief Executive of the West Coast District Health Board, which he had worked for since 2003.[1]
Member of Parliament
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 49th | List | 7 | Green | |
Hague was placed at number seven on the Green Party list for the 2008 election. He was elected as a Green Party MP and gained the third highest number of candidate votes in the West Coast-Tasman electorate.[3]
Personal life
Hague was born in Aldershot, Hampshire, in the United Kingdom and enjoys mountain biking, cycle touring and tramping. He has been with his partner since 1984.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Green Party - MP Profile - Kevin Hague
- ^ a b Gaynz.com, 'Meet Green Party candidate Kevin Hague'.
- ^ "Election Results -- West Coast-Tasman". New Zealand Ministry of Justice, Chief Electoral Office. November 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
External links
- Green Party - MP biography for Kevin Hague