Chris Tremain

The Honourable Chris Tremain
Chris Tremain in 2012
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Napier
In office 5 October 2005 – 20 August 2014
Preceded by	Russell Fairbrother
Succeeded by	Stuart Nash
Majority	3,701
Minister of Internal Affairs
In office 3 April 2012 – 28 January 2014
Preceded by	Amy Adams
Succeeded by	Peter Dunne
Minister of Local Government
In office 31 January 2013 – 28 January 2014
Preceded by	Amy Adams
Succeeded by	Paula Bennett
Associate Minister of Tourism
In office 14 December 2011 – 28 January 2014
Preceded by	Jonathan Coleman
Succeeded by	Todd McClay
Senior Government Whip
In office 15 June 2009 – 12 December 2011
Preceded by	Nathan Guy
Succeeded by	Louise Upston
Minister of Civil Defence
In office 12 December 2011 – 3 April 2012
Preceded by	Craig Foss
Succeeded by	Nikki Kaye
Personal details
Born	1966 Napier
Nationality	New Zealand
Political party	National
Profession	Accounting, Real Estate
Website	http://www.backingthebay.co.nz; http://www.christremain.co.nz

Christopher James Tremain (born 1966) was a member of the House of Representatives of New Zealand for the National Party from 2005 until his retirement in 2014.

Family and personal life

Born in Napier in 1966, Tremain attended Taradale Primary School, Taradale Intermediate, Napier Boys' High School and Massey University. He obtained a Bachelor of Business Studies in accounting and a Diploma of Business Studies in marketing.^[1] He has owned and operated a number of businesses in the Hawke's Bay region, including Tremain Real Estate, Tremain Travel and Colliers International.^[1]

Tremain's father was All Black flanker and Hawke's Bay Rugby Union captain Kel Tremain.^[2]

Tremain, who is married to Angela and has three children (Sam, Will, and Lily),^[2] has been the driver of a number of community events including the annual Tremain Corporate Triathlon, which has become a large event on the Hawke’s Bay Sporting calendar.

Member of Parliament

Parliament of New Zealand
Years	Term	Electorate	List	Party
2005–2008	48th	Napier	52	National
2008–2011	49th	Napier	31	National
2011–2014	50th	Napier	22	National

Tremain was first elected to parliament in the 2005 election, when he won the Napier electorate, beating incumbent Russell Fairbrother by 3951 votes.^[3] This was the first time that National had won Napier for more than 50 years. In the 2008 election, Tremain retained the electorate with an increased majority.^[4]

After the election of the 50th New Zealand Parliament,^[5] Tremain was appointed a Minister outside Cabinet taking over the roles of Civil Defence from John Carter and Craig Foss, and the role of Consumer Affairs which had been held until the election by Simon Power.^[6] He was replaced as Chief Whip of the National party by Michael Woodhouse, a List MP based in Dunedin. On 3 April 2012 Chris Tremain was promoted into Cabinet following the resignation of Nick Smith and gained the portfolio of Internal Affairs.

On 30 September 2013 Tremain announced that he would not contest the 2014 election.^[7] On leaving parliament^[8][9] Tremain was granted the right to retain the title of Honourable.^[10]

References

1. "Hon Chris Tremain". Beehive.govt.nz. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
2. "Tremain, Chris: Smoke-free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Amendment Bill — Second Reading". Hansard. Wellington: House of Representatives. 673: 19720. 23 June 2011. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
3. "Official Count Results -- Napier". Wellington: Chief Electoral Office. 2005. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
4. "Official Count Results -- Napier". Wellington: Chief Electoral Office. 2008. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
5. "Official Count Results -- Napier". Wellington: Chief Electoral Office. 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
6. "Ministerial List for Announcement on 12 December 2011" (PDF). National Business Review. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
7. "Chris Tremain Not Contesting 2014 Election" (Press release). Scoop. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
8. "Resignation of Ministers'" (7 February 2014) 15 New Zealand Gazette 307 at 332.
9. "Resignation of Executive Councillor'" (7 February 2014) 15 New Zealand Gazette 307 at 332.
10. "Retention of the Title 'The Honourable'" (7 February 2014) 15 New Zealand Gazette 307 at 333.

External links

• Chris Tremain on National Party Web Site
• Chris Tremain's website
• Chris Tremain on Parliamentary Web Site