Andrew Bayly

Andrew Bayly
MP
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Hunua
Assumed office
20 September 2014

Andrew Henry Bayly, FRGS, is a New Zealand politician who was elected to the New Zealand parliament at the 2014 general election as a representative of the New Zealand National Party.

Personal life

Bayly attended Wanganui Collegiate School. While a student there, he accident shot his twin brother, Paul.[1]

Bayly reached the South Pole in 2012. In 2016 he is attempting to reach the North Pole.[2]

Business career

Bayly was an officer in the New Zealand Army Territorials and also served in the British Parachute Regiment.[1][2]

Prior to being elected, Bayly worked as a merchant banker, founding the Cranleigh firm with his twin brother Paul.[3]

Political career

Parliament of New Zealand
Years Term Electorate List Party
2014–present 51st Hunua 55 National

Bayly was elected to the New Zealand House of Representatives in 2014, winning the Hunua electorate for the National Party. He replaced Paul Hutchison, who retired.

References

  1. 1 2 "MP reluctant to tell of shooting brother". stuff.co.nz. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  2. 1 2 "National MP embarks on mission to complete Pole double". New Zealand Herald. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  3. ↑ Playing Favourites with Paul and Andrew Bayly radionz.co.nz, 28 September 2013
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