Written by Michael Subritsky-Kusza, Count., COStG (MIl), GCCStS
A Brief Biography of His Achievements (in 2005):
- Knight Bachelor 1990
- NZ 1990 Medal, permitted to retain the pre-nominal "The Honourable" 1987 for services as a member of the Executive Council.
- Educated at Linwood; Canterbury University BA 1964.
- Labour MP for Rangiora 1972 - 75
- West Coast 1978 - 90.
- Minister of Immigration, Employment and Regional Development 1984 - 87.
- Speaker of the House of Representatives 1987 - 90.
- Currently Christchurch City Council.