Matakana (New Zealand electorate)

Matakana (New Zealand electorate)

Matakana is a former New Zealand electorate, in the Thames-Coromandel District. It existed from 1993 to 1996.

Contents

Geographic coverage

The electorate was located adjacent to the Bay of Plenty on the east coast of the North Island, north of Tauranga and south of the Coromandel Peninsula. It is named after Matakana Island.

History

This electorate was formed for the 44th session of the New Zealand Parliament in 1993. It existed for one term until 1996, and was represented by one Member of Parliament: Graeme Lee. In 1996, parts of the Matakana and Hauraki electorates were taken to form the Coromandel electorate.[1]

Members

Election Winner
1993 election Graeme Lee (National, then Christian Democrat)
19941

Notes:
1 Not an election, but defected from National

References

Further reading

  • Graeme Lee: Faith, Politics and Servant Leadership: Auckland: Castle: 2002: ISBN 0-9582124-9-X



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