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New Zealand politician (born 1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the English cricketer, see David Butcher (cricketer).
David John Butcher (born 19 September 1948) is a former New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. He was a Cabinet minister in the Fourth Labour Government.
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David Butcher | |
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52nd Postmaster-General | |
In office 5 November 1988 – 14 August 1989 | |
Prime Minister | David Lange Geoffrey Palmer |
Preceded by | Richard Prebble |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
1st Minister of Commerce | |
In office 24 August 1987 – 2 November 1990 | |
Prime Minister | David Lange Geoffrey Palmer Mike Moore |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Philip Burdon |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Hastings | |
In office 25 November 1978 – 27 October 1990 | |
Preceded by | Bob Fenton |
Succeeded by | Jeff Whittaker |
Personal details | |
Born | David John Butcher (1948-09-19) 19 September 1948 (age 75) Brighton, England |
Nationality | New Zealander |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse |
Mary Georgina Hall (m. 1980) |
Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington |
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