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'''Gareth Hughes''' (born 1981) is a New Zealand politician and member of the [[Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand|Green Party]]. |
'''Gareth Hughes''' (born 1981) is a New Zealand politician and member of the [[Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand|Green Party]]. He was elected to Parliament as the next person on the Green party list following the resignation of [[Jeanette Fitzsimons]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10622767 |title=Fitzsimons steps down as MP - effective immediately |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] | date=2010-01-28 }}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
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| ⚫ | He worked for [[Greenpeace]] in Australia and New Zealand from 2000-2005, and then worked for the Green Party on climate change issues. He is married with one son.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greens.org.nz/people/candidates |title=Election08 Green Party Candidates |work=[[Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand]] |publisher=www.greens.org.nz |accessdate=28 |
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| ⚫ | Hughes grew up in [[Gisborne]] and studied religious studies, history and politics at [[Victoria University of Wellington]].<ref name=partybio>{{cite web |url=http://www.greens.org.nz/people/garethhughes |title=Gareth Hughes |publisher=Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand |accessdate=2010-02-24}}</ref> He worked for [[Greenpeace]] in Australia and New Zealand from 2000-2005, and then worked for the Green Party on climate change issues. He is married with one son.<ref name=candbio>{{cite web |url=http://www.greens.org.nz/people/candidates |title=Election08 Green Party Candidates |work=[[Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand]] |publisher=www.greens.org.nz |accessdate=2010-01-28 }}</ref> |
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In the [[New Zealand general election, 2008|2008 elections]], Hughes stood in the [[Ōhariu|Ōhariu electorate]], placing fourth with 7.06% of the vote.<ref>[http://electionresults.org.nz/electionresults_2008/electorate-35.html Official Count Results – Ōhariu]</ref> |
In the [[New Zealand general election, 2008|2008 elections]], Hughes stood in the [[Ōhariu|Ōhariu electorate]], placing fourth with 7.06% of the vote.<ref>[http://electionresults.org.nz/electionresults_2008/electorate-35.html Official Count Results – Ōhariu]</ref> |
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In 2009 Hughes co-ordinated [[Greenpeace New Zealand]]'s Sign On campaign, which called for stronger action on [[climate change]].<ref name=partybio/> |
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==Member of Parliament== |
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Following the retirement of [[list MP]] [[Jeanette Fitzsimons]] Hughes was declared elected as the next candidate on the Green party list.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elections.org.nz/news/new-list-mp-for-green-party.html |title=New list MP for Green Party |publisher=Chief Electoral Office |date=2010-02-12 |accessdate=2010-02-24}}</ref> He was sworn in as an MP on 16 February 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/PB/Debates/Journals/b/b/6/00HOH201002161-Journals-of-the-House-for-the-week-beginning-February.htm |title=Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 16 February 2010 |publisher=Parliament of New Zealand |accessdate=2010-02-24}}</ref> |
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In his maiden speech on 24 February 2010, Hughes declared his support for a [[Republicanism in New Zealand|New Zealand republic]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/gareth-hughes-maiden-speech-green-party-media-release/5/39602 |title=Gareth Hughes: Maiden Speech |publisher=voxy.co.nz |date=2010-02-24 |accessdate=2010-02-24}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:15, 24 February 2010
Gareth Hughes | |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Green party list | |
| Assuming office 11 February 2010 | |
| Succeeding | Jeanette Fitzsimons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1981 Gisborne, New Zealand |
| Political party | Green |
| Spouse | Meghan Hughes |
| Children | Arlo (b. 2008) |
| Residence(s) | Wellington, New Zealand |
Gareth Hughes (born 1981) is a New Zealand politician and member of the Green Party. He was elected to Parliament as the next person on the Green party list following the resignation of Jeanette Fitzsimons.[1]
Early life
Hughes grew up in Gisborne and studied religious studies, history and politics at Victoria University of Wellington.[2] He worked for Greenpeace in Australia and New Zealand from 2000-2005, and then worked for the Green Party on climate change issues. He is married with one son.[3]
In the 2008 elections, Hughes stood in the Ōhariu electorate, placing fourth with 7.06% of the vote.[4]
In 2009 Hughes co-ordinated Greenpeace New Zealand's Sign On campaign, which called for stronger action on climate change.[2]
Member of Parliament
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49th | List | 11 | Green | |
Following the retirement of list MP Jeanette Fitzsimons Hughes was declared elected as the next candidate on the Green party list.[5] He was sworn in as an MP on 16 February 2010.[6]
In his maiden speech on 24 February 2010, Hughes declared his support for a New Zealand republic.[7]
References
- ^ "Fitzsimons steps down as MP - effective immediately". The New Zealand Herald. 2010-01-28.
- ^ a b "Gareth Hughes". Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. Retrieved 2010-02-24.
- ^ "Election08 Green Party Candidates". Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. www.greens.org.nz. Retrieved 2010-01-28.
- ^ Official Count Results – Ōhariu
- ^ "New list MP for Green Party". Chief Electoral Office. 2010-02-12. Retrieved 2010-02-24.
- ^ "Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 16 February 2010". Parliament of New Zealand. Retrieved 2010-02-24.
- ^ "Gareth Hughes: Maiden Speech". voxy.co.nz. 2010-02-24. Retrieved 2010-02-24.