David Bennett (New Zealand)

David Bennett (New Zealand)
David Bennett
MP
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Hamilton East
Incumbent
Assumed office
17 September 2005
Preceded by Dianne Yates
Majority 8,820 (26.58%)
Personal details
Born 28 October 1970 (1970-10-28) (age 41)
Hamilton, New Zealand
Nationality  New Zealand
Political party National
Committees
  • Finance and Expenditure
  • Transport and Industrial Relations (Chairperson)
Religion Catholic
Signature
Website http://davidbennett.co.nz/

David Bennett is a New Zealand politician. He has been a Member of Parliament since 2005, representing a Hamilton electorate for the National Party.

Early years

Bennett was born on 28 October 1970 in Hamilton. He attended St. John's College, Hamilton before gaining an LLB and a BCA from Victoria University of Wellington. Bennett owns two dairy farms near Te Awamutu, and has also worked as an accountant for KPMG, in Auckland.

Member of Parliament

Parliament of New Zealand
Years Term Electorate List Party
2005–2008 48th Hamilton East 32 National
2008–present 49th Hamilton East 44 National

In the 2005 election, Bennett stood as the National Party's candidate for the Hamilton East seat. He was successful, defeating the incumbent MP, Dianne Yates of the Labour Party.

Bennett says that his primary focus will be serving the constituents of Hamilton East, although he also has a particular interest in transport, education and economic issues[citation needed]. He is Chairman of the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee, and Vice-Chairperson of the Finance Select Commmittee.

Parliament of New Zealand
Preceded by
Dianne Yates
Member of Parliament for Hamilton East
2005–
Incumbent

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