Marie Hasler
Encyclopedia
Marie Bernadine Hasler is a former New Zealand
politician. She was a member of Parliament for the National Party
from 1990 to 1993, and then again from 1996 to 2002.
. She came to New Zealand while young, and was educated at Auckland University. Before entering politics, she was employed in public relations
, and also worked in the civil service
.
Public Relations Manager
Marie joined EMA after a 12-year political career as Member of Parliament for Waitakere, and Minister of the Crown.
She has been with EMA since 2004, first as a learning contractor, before joining the membership team for a couple of years, followed by her appointment as Public Relations Manager.
Her role includes generating public awareness of EMA's role and activities within the business and wider community and promoting EMA's extensive range of services to members; providing PR support to EMA business units; public speaking engagements; liaison with media, and facilitating opportunities for lawmakers to hear the concerns of EMA members through forums, seminars and business events.
as MP for Titirangi
, but was defeated in the 1993 elections
by Labour
's Suzanne Sinclair
. In the 1996 elections
, she returned to Parliament as MP for Waitakere
.
In the 1999 elections
, however, she was defeated by Labour's David Cunliffe
, although she remained in Parliament as a list MP. In the 2002 elections
, Hasler was only ranked thirty-second on National's party list, and as she did not manage to win back Waitakere, she left Parliament.
should change. Hasler said at the time that for some years she believed New Zealand's existing flag no longer caught the essence of contemporary New Zealand. She also argued that the flag is indistinguishable from the Australian flag, and that it reflects New Zealand's former colonial status. The then Prime Minister
, Jenny Shipley
, supported Hasler's view that a new flag for New Zealand could be the Silver fern flag
.
in the 2010 Local government elections
.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
politician. She was a member of Parliament for the National Party
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:...
from 1990 to 1993, and then again from 1996 to 2002.
Early life
Hasler was born in Dublin, IrelandIreland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. She came to New Zealand while young, and was educated at Auckland University. Before entering politics, she was employed in public relations
Public relations
Public relations is the actions of a corporation, store, government, individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between itself and the public, the community, employees, customers, etc....
, and also worked in the civil service
Civil service
The term civil service has two distinct meanings:* A branch of governmental service in which individuals are employed on the basis of professional merit as proven by competitive examinations....
.
Public Relations Manager
Marie joined EMA after a 12-year political career as Member of Parliament for Waitakere, and Minister of the Crown.
She has been with EMA since 2004, first as a learning contractor, before joining the membership team for a couple of years, followed by her appointment as Public Relations Manager.
Her role includes generating public awareness of EMA's role and activities within the business and wider community and promoting EMA's extensive range of services to members; providing PR support to EMA business units; public speaking engagements; liaison with media, and facilitating opportunities for lawmakers to hear the concerns of EMA members through forums, seminars and business events.
Member of Parliament
Hasler was first elected to Parliament in the 1990 electionsNew Zealand general election, 1990
The 1990 New Zealand general election was held on 27 October to determine the composition of the 43rd New Zealand parliament. The governing Labour Party was defeated, ending its controversial two terms in office...
as MP for Titirangi
Titirangi (New Zealand electorate)
-Population centres:The electorate is in the Western suburbs of Auckland, and includes the following population centres:-History:The electorate existed from 1984 to 1996, when it was replaced by the reconstituted Waitakere. In 1999 it was recreated from parts of Waitakere and New Lynn before again...
, but was defeated in the 1993 elections
New Zealand general election, 1993
The 1993 New Zealand general election was held on 6 November 1993 to determine the composition of the 44th New Zealand Parliament. It saw the governing National Party, led by Jim Bolger, win a second term in office, despite a major swing back towards the Labour Party. The new Alliance and New...
by Labour
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....
's Suzanne Sinclair
Suzanne Sinclair (New Zealand)
Suzanne Mary Sinclair is a former New Zealand politician.-Member of Parliament:Sinclair was an MP from 1993 to 1996, representing the Labour Party. She was first elected to Parliament in the 1993 elections as MP for Titirangi, but this seat was abolished when MMP was introduced for the 1996...
. In the 1996 elections
New Zealand general election, 1996
The 1996 New Zealand general election was held on 12 October 1996 to determine the composition of the 45th New Zealand Parliament. It was notable for being the first election to be held under the new Mixed Member Proportional electoral system, and produced a parliament considerably more diverse...
, she returned to Parliament as MP for Waitakere
Waitakere (New Zealand electorate)
Waitakere is a New Zealand Parliamentary electorate, returning one Member of Parliament to the New Zealand House of Representatives. The current MP for Waitakere is Paula Bennett of the National Party. She has held this position since the 2008 election....
.
In the 1999 elections
New Zealand general election, 1999
The 1999 New Zealand general election was held on 27 November 1999 to determine the composition of the 46th New Zealand Parliament. The governing National Party, led by Prime Minister Jenny Shipley, was defeated, being replaced by a coalition of Helen Clark's Labour Party and the smaller Alliance...
, however, she was defeated by Labour's David Cunliffe
David Cunliffe
David Richard Cunliffe is a New Zealand politician. He is a member of the Labour Party, and the sitting member of parliament for New Lynn, West Auckland. He served as the Minister of Health and Minister for Communications and Information Technology for the Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand...
, although she remained in Parliament as a list MP. In the 2002 elections
New Zealand general election, 2002
The 2002 New Zealand general election was held on 27 July 2002 to determine the composition of the 47th New Zealand Parliament. It saw the reelection of Helen Clark's Labour Party government, as well as the worst-ever performance by the opposition National Party.Arguably the most controversial...
, Hasler was only ranked thirty-second on National's party list, and as she did not manage to win back Waitakere, she left Parliament.
Political views
In 1998, as Minister of Cultural Affairs, Hasler called for a debate on whether the New Zealand flagFlag of New Zealand
The flag of New Zealand is a defaced Blue Ensign with the Union Flag in the canton, and four red stars with white borders to the right. The stars represent the constellation of Crux, the Southern Cross....
should change. Hasler said at the time that for some years she believed New Zealand's existing flag no longer caught the essence of contemporary New Zealand. She also argued that the flag is indistinguishable from the Australian flag, and that it reflects New Zealand's former colonial status. The then Prime Minister
Prime Minister of New Zealand
The Prime Minister of New Zealand is New Zealand's head of government consequent on being the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in the Parliament of New Zealand...
, Jenny Shipley
Jenny Shipley
Dame Jenny Shipley, DNZM , served as the 36th Prime Minister of New Zealand from December 1997 to December 1999, the first woman to hold this office and the first, and to date only, woman to serve as parliamentary leader of the National Party of New Zealand.-Early life:Shipley was born as Jennifer...
, supported Hasler's view that a new flag for New Zealand could be the Silver fern flag
Silver fern flag
The silver fern flag is any flag design that incorporates a silver fern. The silver fern motif is associated with New Zealand, and a silver fern flag may be used as an unofficial flag of New Zealand. The silver fern itself is a quasi-national emblem, being used for various official symbols,...
.
Later years
Hasler unsuccessfully stood as a Citizens & Ratepayers candidate on the Waitakere Ward of the Auckland CouncilAuckland Council
The Auckland Council is the council for the Auckland Region in New Zealand. It began operating on 1 November 2010, combining the functions of the existing regional council and the region's seven previous city and district councils into one "super council" or "super city" governed by a mayor, 20...
in the 2010 Local government elections
Auckland local elections, 2010
The Auckland local elections, 2010 took place from 17 September until 9 October and were conducted by postal vote. The elections were the first since the merger of the seven councils and elected the new Auckland Council, composed of the mayor, 20 members of the Governing Body, and 149 members of 21...
.