Member of Parliament
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1976–78 | 38th | Nelson | Labour | |
| 1978–81 | 39th | Nelson | Labour | |
| 1981–81 | Changed allegiance to: | Independent | ||
Mel Courtney represented the Nelson electorate from 1976 to 1981 and was Opposition Spokesman for Horticulture and Fisheries for five years. He was a recipient of both the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 for service to the community and the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal in recognition of services to New Zealand. Mel Courtney was also a member of the Nelson City Council for nine years.
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