Gordon Copeland
New Zealand politician
Gordon Frank Copeland (19 August 1943 – 24 November 2018) was a New Zealand politician. He was a Member of Parliament from 2002 to 2008. When first elected, he was a member of the United Future New Zealand Party from 2002 but he resigned from the party in 2007.
Gordon Copeland | |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for United Future party list | |
| In office 2002–2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 August 1943 Nelson, New Zealand |
| Died | 24 November 2018 (aged 75) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Political party | Conservative Party |
| Other political affiliations | The Kiwi Party United Future |
| Spouse(s) | Anne |
| Children | 5 |
In March 2009, Copeland became Party President of The Kiwi Party, which he had co-founded.[1] Copeland stood for the Conservative Party in the 2011 general election, but lost the election.[2]
Copeland died in a Wellington hospice on 24 November 2018 from cancer, aged 75.[3]
References change
- ↑ "Copeland named Kiwi Party president". Television New Zealand. 18 March 2009. Archived from the original on 19 March 2009. Retrieved 26 March 2009.
- ↑ "Conservative list released" (Press release). Conservative Party. 1 November 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- ↑ "Gordon Copeland death notice". New Zealand Herald. 27 November 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
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