Nathan Guy
| The Honourable Nathan Guy MP | |
|---|---|
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| Minister for Primary Industries | |
|
Assumed office 28 January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | David Carter |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Ōtaki | |
|
Assumed office 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Darren Hughes |
| Majority | 7,782[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1970 (age 45–46) |
| Nationality |
 New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
Allen Nathan Guy (born 1970)[2] is a New Zealand politician, and currently serves as a member of Parliament representing the National Party.
Background
Guy is a farmer from near Levin. He has been involved in various agricultural sector trusts and councils, and studied farming at Massey University. He has served several terms on the Horowhenua District Council. Guy's great-grandfather was chairman of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company when the last spike was driven on the company's line at Otaihanga, an event re-created on 19 February 2011 when Guy drove the last spike at the new Waikanae Railway Station opening ceremony.[3]
Member of Parliament
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party |
| 2005–2008 | 48th | List | 39 | National |
| 2008–2011 | 49th | Ōtaki | 18 | National |
| 2011–2014 | 50th | Ōtaki | 20 | National |
| 2014 – present | 51st | Ōtaki | 16 | National |
In the 2005 election, Guy was a candidate for the National Party, standing in the Ōtaki electorate and being ranked 39th on the party list. He narrowly lost the election to Labour's Darren Hughes, by a margin of 1.00% or 382 votes.[4] He entered Parliament as a list MP.
In the 2008 election he was again the candidate for Ōtaki, this time defeating Hughes by 1,354 votes.[5] He increased his majority to 5,231 votes at the 2011 general election,[6] and again at the 2014 general election to 7,782.[1]
Minister
On 15 June 2009, Guy was selected as the new Minister of Internal Affairs, the National Library of New Zealand and other posts previously held by Richard Worth, who had resigned after allegations of sexual harassment.[7]
On 14 December 2011 Guy was sworn in as the Minister of Immigration, Racing, Veterans' Affairs and Associate Minister for Primary Industries.
When Prime Minister John Key reshuffled his cabinet in January 2013 Guy was given the role of Minister for Primary Industries, with the Immigration and Veteran's Affairs roles being passed to Michael Woodhouse.
Guy voted against the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill, a bill allowing same-sex couples to marry in New Zealand.[8]
References
- 1 2 "Official Count Results – Ōtaki". 2014.
- ↑ http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/mpp/mps/current/50MP127361/guy-nathan
- ↑ Kay Blundell (21 February 2011). "Protesters in force as rail opens". The Dominion Post. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ↑ "2005 election results – Otaki". 2005. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ↑ "Official Count Results – Otaki (2008)". Chief Electoral Office.
- ↑ "Official Count Results – Ōtaki 2011".
- ↑ "Nathan Guy appointed as a Minister". Fairfax New Zealand. 15 June 2009. Retrieved 31 July 2009.
- ↑ "How our MPs voted on gay marriage". Manawatu Standard. 30 August 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
External links
- Nathan Guy MP official site
- Profile at National party
- Profile at New Zealand Parliament
- Releases and speeches at Beehive.govt.nz
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Darren Hughes |
Member of Parliament for Ōtaki 2008– |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Richard Worth |
Minister of Internal Affairs 2008– |
Incumbent |
| Minister Responsible for the National Library 2008– | ||
| Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand 2008– | ||