Early Years
Before entering politics, Jennings was a farmer. Jennings was active in New Zealand Federated Farmers, becoming its National President in 1990. He served three years. He was a director of the Karamea Dairy Company, Atas Marketing Meat Ltd and Combined Rural Traders Ltd.
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