Jill Pettis | |
|---|---|
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| Member of theNew Zealand Parliament forWhanganui | |
| In office 1993–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Cam Campion |
| Succeeded by | Chester Borrows |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1952-09-22)22 September 1952 (age 73) |
| Political party | Labour (1968–present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Nurse |
Marjorie Jill Pettis (born 22 September 1952) is a New Zealand politician, and a member of theLabour Party.
Pettis was born on 22 September 1952.[1] Before entering politics, she worked as anurse and as a finance officer at abank. Pettis is ofMāori descent.[2]
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1996 | 44th | Wanganui | Labour | ||
| 1996–1999 | 45th | Whanganui | 14 | Labour | |
| 1999–2002 | 46th | Whanganui | 24 | Labour | |
| 2002–2005 | 47th | Whanganui | 27 | Labour | |
| 2005–2008 | 48th | List | 24 | Labour | |
Pettis became a member of the Labour Party in 1968.[1]
Pettis became MP forWanganui in the1993 election, but in 2005 she narrowly lost the seat to National'sChester Borrows. She was returned to Parliament as a list MP, at which point she stepped down as the Labour Party'sSenior Whip to focus on winning back the Whanganui seat.[3]
She also served as AssistantSpeaker of the House.[1]
She retired from politics prior to the2008 general election.[1]
Pettis is married with two children.[1]
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Whanganui 1993–2005 | Succeeded by |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Senior Whip of the Labour Party 2004–2005 | Succeeded by |
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