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Patricia Schnauer

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Patricia Schnauer (born 30 July 1942) is a former New Zealand politician. She was an MP from 1996 to 1999, representing the ACT New Zealand party.

Early years

Before entering politics, she was a lawyer specialising in matrimonial property and family law, and after leaving Parliament, she rejoined her family law practice, Schnauer and Co.

Member of Parliament

New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate List Party
1996–1999 45th List 5 ACT

She was first elected to Parliament in the 1996 election, becoming a list MP and serving as her party's spokesperson on justice. At the 1999 election, however, she chose to leave politics, and did not stand for re-election.

Further reading

  • Dormer, Alan; Schnauer, Patricia (1991), ALAC [Alcoholic Liquor Advisory Council] review, Wellington, [N.Z.]: Associate Minister of Health
  • McLean, Janet; Schnauer, Patricia; Campbell, Graeme (2000), The parliamentary process & lobbying: how it works [CLE seminar papers], Auckland, [N.Z.]: Auckland District Law Society