Wikipedia:WikiProject New Zealand/politics/New MPs/David Elliott (New Zealand politician)
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David Elliott MP | |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Napier | |
| Assumed office 23 September 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Stuart Nash |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | National |
David Elliott is a New Zealand politician and Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives for the National Party.
Personal life[edit]
Elliot attended Hastings Boys' High School. He joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force in 1991, becoming a helicopter pilot.[1] When he left the Air Force, Elliot was a pilot for Cathay Pacific. After living in Hong Kong, he returned to New Zealand in 2010.[2]
Political career[edit]
Elliot first contested the National Party selection for the Tukituki seat at the 2017 election, losing to Lawrence Yule. He then contested the Napier electorate, and was selected over local businesswoman Deborah Burnside.[2]
Member of parliament[edit]
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–present | 52nd | Napier | 55 | National | |
Elliot was elected to the Napier electorate at the 2017 general election, defeating incumbent Stuart Nash.
References[edit]
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Category:Living people
Category:New Zealand National Party MPs
Category:Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives
Category:People educated at Hastings Boys' High School
Category:Royal New Zealand Air Force personnel