Colin King MNZM (born 19 December 1949) is a New Zealand politician, and currently serves as a member of Parliament.
Early years
King was born in 1949 in Canterbury. He is a farmer from Marlborough, and has held senior roles in various boards and trusts relating to the agricultural sector. In 2000 he was awarded MNZM for services to shearing and the wool industry.[1]
Family
King is married and has four adult children.[1]
Member of Parliament
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | 48th | Kaikoura | 42 | National | |
| 2008–present | 49th | Kaikōura | 47 | National | |
In the 2005 election, King was a candidate for the National Party, standing in the Kaikoura electorate and being ranked 42nd on the party list. He won the Kaikoura electorate receiving 17,755 votes, a margin of 4,675 over the second placed candidate Brendon Burns and entered Parliament.[2]
In the 2008 Elections he successfully retained the Kaikoura Electorate and increased his vote and the Party vote but was moved further down the list so that other candidates standing in Labour safe seats could enter Parliament.
References
- ^ a b "Colin King: Member for Kaikoura, National Party". New Zealand Parliament. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
- ^ "Official Count Results -- Kaikoura". Elections NZ. Retrieved 22 November 2010.