Peter Goodfellow (politician)

Peter Goodfellow is a New Zealand businessman and politician, currently serving as President of the New Zealand National Party.

Goodfellow was a long-time National Party activist. On 2 August 2009, he succeeded Judy Kirk as Party President.[1] In 2009, Goodfellow faced early opposition from within the party, with reports that events instigating the breakup of his marriage had soured his relationship with the party directors.[2] However, he was re-elected by the party's Board of Directors in July 2010.[3]

He is the son of Douglas Goodfellow.[4] The wealth of the Goodfellow family was estimated at $500 million in 2013,[4] largely acquired through investment in the dairy farming industry.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "New president of National Party elected". The New Zealand Herald. 1 August 2009. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  2. ↑ Watkins, Tracy (30 August 2009). "National president Peter Goodfellow has party's confidence - PM". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  3. ↑ Trevett, Claire. "Goodfellow retains National Party presidency". Stuff.co.nz.
  4. 1 2 Richard, Meadows (12 July 2014). "William Douglas Goodfellow dies, aged 97". Stuff.co.nz.
  5. ↑ Louisson, Simon (12 May 2016). "National Party President selling out?". The Standard. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
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