David Bennett (politician)
| David Bennett MP | |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Hamilton East | |
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Assumed office 17 September 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Dianne Yates |
| Majority | 8,820 (26.58%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
28 October 1970 Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
 New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
| Committees | Finance and Expenditure, Transport and Industrial Relations (Chairperson) |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Signature |
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| Website |
davidbennett |
David Allister Bennett (born 28 October 1970) is a New Zealand politician. He has been a Member of Parliament since 2005, representing the Hamilton East 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 |
| 2008–2011 | 49th | Hamilton East | 44 | National |
| 2011–2014 | 50th | Hamilton East | 48 | National |
| 2011–present | 51st | Hamilton East | 37 | 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 said that his primary focus would be serving the constituents of Hamilton East, although he also has a particular interest in transport, education and economic issues. He is Chairman of the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee, and Vice-Chairperson of the Finance Select Committee.
References
External links
- Official website
- Profile at National Party
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
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| Preceded by Dianne Yates |
Member of Parliament for Hamilton East 2005–present |
Incumbent |