Ian James Brooks
Encyclopedia
Ian James Brooks was a New Zealand
politician of the Labour Party
.
He represented the Marlborough
electorate from the 1970 by-election after the death of Tom Shand
the previous National
MP to 1975
, when he was defeated by Edward Latter
the National candidate for what was usually a safe National seat.
New Zealand
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politician of the Labour Party
New Zealand Labour Party
The New Zealand Labour Party is a New Zealand political party. It describes itself as centre-left and socially progressive and has been one of the two primary parties of New Zealand politics since 1935....
.
He represented the Marlborough
Marlborough (New Zealand electorate)
Marlborough is a former New Zealand Parliamentary electorate, in the Marlborough region at the top of the South Island.-Population Centres:The electorate is rural. It is a noted wine area where grapes are grown for wine. The largest town is Blenheim, with Picton the only port.* -History:The...
electorate from the 1970 by-election after the death of Tom Shand
Tom Shand
Thomas Philip Shand was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.He represented the Marlborough electorate from 1946 to 1969, when he died....
the previous National
New Zealand National Party
The New Zealand National Party is the largest party in the New Zealand House of Representatives and in November 2008 formed a minority government with support from three minor parties.-Policies:...
MP to 1975
New Zealand general election, 1975
The 1975 New Zealand general election was held to elect MPs to the 38th session of the New Zealand Parliament. It was the first election in New Zealand where 18-20 year olds and all permanent residents of New Zealand were eligible to vote, although only citizens were able to be...
, when he was defeated by Edward Latter
Edward Latter
Edward Gale Latter was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.He represented the Marlborough electorate from 1975 to 1978, when he retired....
the National candidate for what was usually a safe National seat.