- Sue Moroney
Sue Moroney is a
New Zealand politician. She stood as a candidate for the Labour Party on a number of occasions. In the 1996 elections, she contested the seat of Karapiro, and was 31st on the Labour list. In the 2002 elections, she contested Piako, but did not stand on the list. In the 2005 elections, she again contested Piako, and while unsuccessful in the electorate, was ranked 42nd on the Party List and so was elected to Parliament as a List MP. Moroney previously worked as a trainer of health and safety personnel, and has previously held a number of positions in thetrade union movement. Her family is prominent in racehorse owning and training. Her brother Paul Moroney who is a prominent horse trainer/owner was involved in the controversy surrounding Owen Glenn contributing to the New Zealand First Party, by giving an affidavit supporting Mr Glenn's version of events.On 31 October 2007,
Sue Moroney was announced as the newJunior Whip , replacingDarren Hughes , who became a Minister outside Cabinet.
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