Political Offices
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||
|---|---|---|
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for Tasman 1990–1996 |
Constituency abolished |
| Preceded by John Blincoe |
Member of Parliament for Nelson 1996 |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Wyatt Creech |
Minister of Education 1999 |
Succeeded by Trevor Mallard |
| Preceded by Trevor Mallard |
Minister for the Environment 2008 |
Succeeded by Chris Finlayson |
| Preceded by Maryan Street |
Minister for ACC 2008 |
Succeeded by |
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