Bruce Gregory
Bruce Craig Gregory (22 April 1937 – 29 October 2015) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Political career
| New Zealand Parliament | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1980–1981 | 39th | Northern Maori | Labour | |
| 1981–1984 | 40th | Northern Maori | Labour | |
| 1984–1987 | 41st | Northern Maori | Labour | |
| 1987–1990 | 42nd | Northern Maori | Labour | |
| 1990–1993 | 43rd | Northern Maori | Labour | |
He entered parliament after winning the Northern Maori 1980 by-election, caused by the resignation of the previous incumbent, Matiu Rata. Gregory held the seat until 1993, when Tau Henare won it for New Zealand First.
Death
Gregory died on the 29 October 2015. The House paid tribute to Gregory with a moments silence during the parliamentary session on 3 November 2015.[1]
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First published in 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Matiu Rata |
Member of Parliament for Northern Maori 1980–1993 |
Succeeded by Tau Henare |
References
- "Obituaries - Dr Bruce Gregory". New Zealand Parliament. Hansard. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
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