Mike Minogue
| Mike Minogue QSO | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Hamilton West | |
|
In office 1975 – 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Dorothy Jelicich |
| Succeeded by | Trevor Mallard |
| 26th Mayor of Hamilton | |
|
In office October 1968 – May 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Denis Rogers |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Beetham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 October 1923 |
| Died |
27 November 2008 (aged 85) Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party and Alliance |
Michael John "Mike" Minogue, QSO (20 October 1923 – 27 November 2008), was a National Party politician, lawyer and mayor.
Biography
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1975–1978 | 38th | Hamilton West | National | |
| 1978–1981 | 39th | Hamilton West | National | |
| 1981–1984 | 40th | Hamilton West | National | |
Minogue was born on 20 October 1923. He attended Timaru Boys' High School, St. Patrick's College Silverstream, and Victoria University.[1]
He was Mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand from 1968 to 1976, when he resigned to become a Member of Parliament.[2] He strongly opposed many of the policies of his own party's leader, Robert Muldoon.[3]
He represented the Hamilton West electorate until the 1984 election, when he lost to Labour Party challenger Trevor Mallard.[4]
In the 1990 Queen's Birthday Honours, Minogue was made a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services.[5]
Death
Minogue died on 27 November 2008 at Braemar Hospital, Hamilton, aged 85. He was survived by three children. His wife had predeceased had predeceased him 19 years prior.[2]
References
- ↑ Gustafson, Barry (1986). The First 50 Years: A History of the New Zealand National Party. Auckland: Reed Methuen. p. 333. ISBN 0-474-00177-6.
- 1 2 "Former National MP Mike Minogue dies". Waikato Times. 28 November 2009. Retrieved 10 October 2009.
- ↑ "MP made a real difference". Waikato Times. 29 November 2008. Retrieved 10 October 2009.
- ↑ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 220. OCLC 154283103.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 52174. p. 30. 15 June 1990.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Denis Rogers |
Mayor of Hamilton 1968–1976 |
Succeeded by Bruce Beetham |
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
| Preceded by Dorothy Jelicich |
Member of Parliament for Hamilton West 1975–1984 |
Succeeded by Trevor Mallard |