Reader Wood
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Reader Gilson Wood was a 19th century New Zealand
politician
.
He was the Member of Parliament for Parnell
from 1861 to 1865 (resigned), then 1870 to 1878 (resigned); then for Waitemata
from 1879 to 1881, when he retired from politics.
He was a cabinet minister, including the positions of Minister of Finance
(then called Colonial Treasurer) twice, and Minister of Defence
(then called Minister of Colonial Defence). He was part of the Auckland wing of the Liberal Party
, sometimes called the "Auckland Rats".
He was also an architect, and a public servant. In 1850 he married Mary Jane Holland. He died in Parnell, Auckland, leaving one son.
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
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
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He was the Member of Parliament for Parnell
Parnell (New Zealand electorate)
Parnell was a parliamentary electorate in the city of Auckland, New Zealand, from 1861 to 1954.The electorate was represented by ten Members of Parliament:* Reader Wood 1861–65 & 1870–78* Robert James Creighton 1865–66* Frederick Whitaker 1866–67...
from 1861 to 1865 (resigned), then 1870 to 1878 (resigned); then for Waitemata
Waitemata (New Zealand electorate)
Waitemata was a New Zealand parliamentary electorate, from 1871 to 1946, and then from 1954 to 1978.-Population centres:This electorate is in the suburbs of Auckland.-History:The electorate existed from 1871 to 1946, and from 1954 to 1978...
from 1879 to 1881, when he retired from politics.
He was a cabinet minister, including the positions of Minister of Finance
Minister of Finance (New Zealand)
The Minister of Finance is a senior figure within the government of New Zealand. The position is often considered to be the most important Cabinet role after that of the Prime Minister....
(then called Colonial Treasurer) twice, and Minister of Defence
Minister of Defence (New Zealand)
The Minister of Defence is a minister in the government of New Zealand with responsibility for the New Zealand armed forces and the Ministry of Defence.The present Minister is Dr...
(then called Minister of Colonial Defence). He was part of the Auckland wing of the Liberal Party
New Zealand Liberal Party
The New Zealand Liberal Party is generally regarded as having been the first real political party in New Zealand. It governed from 1891 until 1912. Out of office, the Liberals gradually found themselves pressed between the conservative Reform Party and the growing Labour Party...
, sometimes called the "Auckland Rats".
He was also an architect, and a public servant. In 1850 he married Mary Jane Holland. He died in Parnell, Auckland, leaving one son.