Cameron Brewer

Cameron Eric Brewer is a New Zealand politician who is an Auckland Councillor for Orākei Ward.

Early years

Born in Hawera on 8 March 1973, Brewer attended Wanganui Collegiate School and Massey University.[1]

Between 2005 and 2010 he was the chief executive of the Newmarket Business Association.[2]

Political career

Auckland Council
Years Ward Affiliation
2010–2013 Orakei Independent
2013–present Orakei Independent

A former journalist, Brewer is a member of the New Zealand National Party and worked as press secretary to Jenny Shipley, John Banks and Rodney Hide.[3]

In the 2010 Auckland Council elections Brewer was elected from the Orakei ward while standing as an Independent, winning by over 7,000 votes.[1] He ran against Citizens & Ratepayers deputy leader Doug Armstrong. His decision to contest the election as a right wing independent, was labelled by a betrayal by C&R members while the result was considered a humiliation for C&R in its "traditional heartland".[2][4][5]

In 2011 he decided not to contest the safe-National Party seat of Tāmaki, following the resignation of Allan Peachey, and also ruled out standing for the ACT Party.[6][7] In the past he has been considered as a potential candidate for the Mayor of Auckland in 2013.[8][9]

He was reelected unopposed to Council in 2013.

Personal life

Brewer is married to Kate and has a daughter, Lucy and a son, William.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Local Elections 2010 results elections2010.co.nz
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Brewer's stance dubbed 'betrayal' New Zealand Herald, 15 July 2010
  3. ↑ Cameron Brewer To Stand In Orakei Ward voxy.co.nz, 15 July 2010
  4. ↑ Left, right and centre - it's a council for all New Zealand Herald, 11 October 2010
  5. ↑ Challenger splits centre-right in Tory heartland New Zealand Herald, 23 August 2010
  6. ↑ Act plans for 'aggressive stance' with National New Zealand Herald, 5 May 2011
  7. ↑ National's plum candidacy is ripe for picking New Zealand Herald, 14 October 2011
  8. ↑ High-profile councillor cagey about bid for top job New Zealand Herald, 4 July 2011
  9. ↑ Len Brown destined to rule the roost in 'Bro-Town' The National Business Review, 13 December 2012

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