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Mike Minogue Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Hamilton WestIn office
1975 – 1984Preceded by Dorothy Jelicich Succeeded by Trevor Mallard 26th Mayor of Hamilton In office
October 1968 – May 1976Preceded by Denis Rogers Succeeded by Bruce Beetham Personal details Born 2 October 1923 Died 27 November 2008 (aged 85)Political party National Other political
affiliationsLiberal Party and Alliance Michael John "Mike" Minogue (2 October 1923 – 27 November 2008[1]) was a National Party politician, lawyer and mayor.
He was Mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand between 1968 and 1976, when he resigned to become a Member of Parliament. He strongly opposed the policies of his own party's leader, Robert Muldoon because of his classical liberal beliefs.[2]
He represented the Hamilton West electorate until the 1984 election, when he lost his seat to Labour Party challenger Trevor Mallard.
References
- ^ "Former National MP Mike Minogue dies". Waikato Times. 28 November 2009. http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4776064a6160.html. Retrieved 10 October 2009.
- ^ "MP made a real difference". Waikato Times. 29 November 2008. http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/739420. Retrieved 10 October 2009.
Political offices Preceded by
Denis RogersMayor of Hamilton
1968 – 1976Succeeded by
Bruce BeethamParliament of New Zealand Preceded by
Dorothy JelicichMember of Parliament for Hamilton West
1975 – 1984Succeeded by
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