Northland MP won’t stand for re-election
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Mon Nov 08 2010 13:00:00 GMT+1300 (New Zealand Daylight Time)
Northland MP won’t stand for re-election
Monday, 8 November 2010, 5:07 pm
Press Release: New Zealand National Party
Hon John Carter
Member of Parliament for Northland
8 November 2010
Media Statement
Northland MP won’t stand for re-election
Northland Member of Parliament John Carter today announced he will not stand for re-election at the 2011 election.
“It is time for me to relinquish my position as MP in Northland," Mr Carter said. “After lengthy consideration, I have come to the conclusion that I will not seek re-election in 2011.
“This is my eighth term as MP for Northland, the region where I was born and bred. I believe I have represented Northland well for 23 years. The investment I have made in the region for all of my constituents over this time has been hugely enjoyable and rewarding. However, the time has arrived for me to move on in my life, thus giving an opportunity for new representation in Northland.
“I have had an incredible journey during my 23 years in Parliament, with many great experiences and an accumulation of achievements that I feel have steadily improved the lot of the people who have consistently put their faith in me to represent them.
“Being a Minister is the pinnacle of an MP’s career and I am enjoying the portfolios I have this term (Minister of Civil Defence, Minister for Racing, Minister for Senior Citizens and Associate Minister of Local Government).
“Civil Defence has certainly stood out and I hope I was able to give some assurance to the people of Canterbury in the early days after the 4 September earthquake.
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“I have also enjoyed being part of the team that prepared the legislation to set up the super city of Auckland.
“Politics is about people and as politicians we have to spend a lot of time listening to what people want. I chaired the Auckland Governance Legislation Committee and believe we reflected the views of the different interest groups involved with the legislation for a unified Auckland city in the best possible way.
“I have also seen first hand, how responsive our Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan is in securing the safety of people. We are leaders in the world in this regard.
“As anyone who knows me will know, I will be working hard for the people of Northland and for those whose interests I represent with my portfolios until the day I leave Parliament Buildings towards the end of next year.”
Biography Honourable John Carter
Honourable John Carter is the National Party Member of Parliament for Northland. Mr Carter’s central government career began in 1987 when he was elected National Party Member for the then Bay of Islands Electorate. He has represented the area, now the Northland Electorate, in Parliament since then for eight consecutive terms, always being returned with an increased majority.
Mr Carter is a fifth generation New Zealander; born, bred and educated in Northland. He was born at Te Kopuru and educated at Otamatea College. When he first stood for Parliament, he was Principal Officer of the Hokianga County Council and much of his early career was based in local government.
His involvement in the National Party dates back a long way and he held various executive positions from1980 until being elected an MP. He was given his first Ministerial portfolios after the 2008 election.
John Carter looks forward to spending more time with his wife and family.
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