Ross Robertson
Harold Valentine Ross Robertson QSO (known as Ross Robertson) (born 22 May 1949) is a New Zealand politician for the Labour Party. He was a Member of Parliament from 1987 until his retirement in 2014. He currently serves as President of Parliamentarians for Global Action.[1]
Early life
Robertson was born in Wellington on 22 May 1949.[2] Before entering politics, he was an industrial engineer.
Member of Parliament
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party |
| 1987–1990 | 42nd | Papatoetoe | Labour | |
| 1990–1993 | 43rd | Papatoetoe | Labour | |
| 1993–1996 | 44th | Papatoetoe | Labour | |
| 1996–1999 | 45th | Manukau East | none | Labour |
| 1999–2002 | 46th | Manukau East | none | Labour |
| 2002–2005 | 47th | Manukau East | none | Labour |
| 2005–2008 | 48th | Manukau East | none | Labour |
| 2008–2011 | 49th | Manukau East | none | Labour |
| 2011–2014 | 50th | Manukau East | none | Labour |
Robertson was first elected to Parliament in the 1987 election, representing Papatoetoe. Since the 1996 elections, when the Papatoetoe seat was abolished, Robertson has represented the seat of Manukau East.[3] In the Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand he was an assistant speaker, able to preside when any of the other presiding officers are unavailable.[3]
In 2006 Robertson reported to the New Zealand Police that a marijuana dealer was operating next to his electorate office in Ōtara.[4]
On 6 June 2013 Robertson announced that he would retire from Parliament in order to pursue a career in local body politics.[5]
Robertson was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for services as a Member of Parliament in the 2015 New Year Honours.[6]
At the 2016 Auckland elections, Robertson was elected to the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board.[7]
References
- ↑ "About Us - Who's Who". Parliamentarians for Global Action. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ↑ Temple, Philip (1994). Temple’s Guide to the 44th New Zealand Parliament. Dunedin: McIndoe Publishers. p. 80. ISBN 0 86868 159 8.
- 1 2 "Ross Robertson". New Zealand Parliament. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ↑ "MP reported tinnie house next door to his office". The New Zealand Herald. APN News & Media. 10 April 2006. Retrieved 18 October 2010.
- ↑ Shuttleworth, Kate (6 June 2013). "Labour MP Ross Robertson retires from Parliament". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ↑ "New Year honours list 2015". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ↑ http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/HowCouncilWorks/Elections/Documents/Confirmedlocalelectionresults2016.pdf
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eddie Isbey |
Member of Parliament for Papatoetoe 1987–1996 |
Constituency abolished |
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for Manukau East 1996–2014 |
Succeeded by Jenny Salesa |