Biography

Judith Tizard's biography

Judith Tizard

Auckland Central
MP for Auckland Central, Associate Minister of Transport, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Minister Responsible for the National Library, Associate Minister of Commerce, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand

Born:

3 January 1956, Auckland, New Zealand

Education:

Glen Taylor Primary 1961 - 1966
Glen Innes Intermediate 1967 - 1968
Glendowie College 1969 - 1973
Victoria University Auckland University B.A. (1985, History)

Work:

Parliamentary Labour Party Research Unit 1976 - 77
Experience: O'Connell's Restaurant (Owner/Manager) 1978 - 81
Various work in hospitality industry 1981 - 84
Electorate Secretary, Mt Albert 1984 - 87
Electorate Secretary, Panmure 1984 - 90
Member of Parliament for Panmure 1990 - 96
Member of Parliament for Auckland Central 1996 - Current

Labour Party Involvement:

Branches:
VUW, Labour Club/Lambton Quay 1974 - 77
Auckland Central 1977
Princes Street 1978
Auckland Central 1996
Youth Advisory Council, NZLP, 1974 - 76
Auckland Regional Council, NZLP, 1985 - 91
Labour Women's Council 1987
Labour candidate: ACC Central Ward 1986
Remuera 1981 & 1987
ARA Panmure 1988
Panmure 1990 & 1993
Auckland Central Candidate 1996 & 1999

Elected Positions:

Auckland Electric Power Board member 1977 - 83
Auckland Regional Council Member for Panmure 1988 - 91
MP for Panmure 1990 - 96
MP for Auckland Central 1996 - Present

Parliamentary Positions:

Labour Spokesperson on Arts and Culture 1990 - 99
Associate Labour Spokesperson for Justice 1993 - 96
Labour Spokesperson on Local Government 1996 - 99
Labour Spokesperson on Immigration 1990 - 93
Associate Labour Spokesperson on Transport 1990 - 93
Member of Government Administration Select Committee 1990 -93
Member of Electoral Law Select Committee 1990 - 93
Member of Justice & Law Reform Select Committee 1993 - 96
Member of Internal Affairs & Local Government Select Committee 1996 - 99
Associate Minister of Transport, Associate 1999 - Present
Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister with Auckland Issues
Minister of Consumer Affairs

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