Warren James Kyd MNZM (born 21 November 1939) is a lawyer and former New Zealand politician.
Early life edit
Kyd was born in Auckland and educated at Mount Albert Grammar School and the University of Auckland.[1] Before entering politics, Kyd was a lawyer. He has four children.[2]
Politics edit
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1990 | 42nd | Clevedon | National | ||
| 1990–1993 | 43rd | Clevedon | National | ||
| 1993–1996 | 44th | Hauraki | National | ||
| 1996–1999 | 45th | Hunua | 40 | National | |
| 1999–2002 | 46th | Hunua | none | National | |
Kyd was a member of parliament from 1987 to 2002 for the National Party.[3] He was first elected to Parliament in the 1987 election, becoming MP for Clevedon.[2] He held this seat until the 1993 election, when he became MP for Hauraki. In the 1996 election, he became MP for Hunua.[2] In the 2002 election, the Hunua seat was abolished, and Kyd put himself forward for selection as National's candidate in the restored Clevedon seat. Despite a tradition that sitting MPs are not challenged if they seek re-selection, Kyd was defeated by newcomer Judith Collins, with allegations being made that controversial party president Michelle Boag played a part in the decision.[2][4] Compared to some, Kyd was relatively accepting of his defeat — Brian Neeson, another MP who was not re-selected, eventually quit the National Party to stand as an independent. While in Parliament, Kyd served for a time as a Parliamentary Undersecretary.[2]
After politics edit
In the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours, Kyd was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for public services as a Member of Parliament[5] In 2004, he was appointed chairman of the Auckland Energy Consumer Trust.[6]
References edit
- ^ Who’s Who in New Zealand, 12th edition, edited by Max Lambert p351 (1991, Reed, Wellington)
- ^ a b c d e Orsman, Bernard; Perrott, Alan (8 May 2002). "National purge sweeps into Kyd's safe seat". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ "Auckland Energy Consumer Trust". AECT. 29 October 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ^ Young, Audrey (10 May 2014). "Audrey Young: A big question hanging over Judith Collins". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ "Queen's Birthday honours list 2003". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 2 June 2003. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "February 2004 Rural Bulletin – Appointments". Archived from the original on 22 May 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2014.