Jenny Kirk (politician)
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1987–1990 | 42nd | Birkenhead | Labour | |
Jennifer Norah (Jenny) Kirk, MNZM, is a former New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
She represented the Birkenhead electorate[1] from the 1987 election; when she defeated the National candidate for the seat, Barry Gustafson, after Jim McLay retired.
In 1990 she was defeated[2] by the new National candidate, Ian Revell.
In the 2002 Queen's Birthday Honours, Kirk was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to local body and community affairs.[3]
References
- Ministers and Members in the New Zealand Parliament by G.A. Wood (University of Otago Press, 2nd edition 1996) ISBN 1-877133-00-0
- ↑ Thomas, Ben (2008-06-27). "Bassett: politics, partners and Pope". The National Business Review. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
- ↑ "Conservative With Eye on Links to U.S. Wins New Zealand Vote". Associated Press. 1990-10-28. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
- ↑ Queen's Birthday and Golden Jubilee Honours List 2002. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jim McLay |
Member of Parliament for Birkenhead 1987–1990 |
Succeeded by Ian Revell |
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