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New Zealand politician (1913–1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Allan Highet QSO (27 May 1913 – 28 April 1992) was a New Zealand politician. He was an MP from 1966 to 1984, representing the National Party for Remuera, holding the then largest majorities in the House.
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Allan Highet | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Remuera | |
In office 26 November 1966 – 14 July 1984 | |
Preceded by | Ronald Algie |
Succeeded by | Douglas Graham |
19th Minister of Internal Affairs | |
In office 12 December 1975 – 26 July 1984 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
Preceded by | Henry May |
Succeeded by | Peter Tapsell |
In office 9 February 1972 – 8 December 1972 | |
Prime Minister | Jack Marshall |
Preceded by | David Seath |
Succeeded by | Henry May |
1st Minister of Local Government | |
In office 12 December 1975 – 26 July 1984 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
Preceded by | Henry May |
Succeeded by | Michael Bassett |
In office 9 February 1972 – 8 December 1972 | |
Prime Minister | Jack Marshall |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Henry May |
6th Minister of Civil Defence | |
In office 12 December 1975 – 26 July 1984 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
Preceded by | Henry May |
Succeeded by | Peter Tapsell |
In office 9 February 1972 – 8 December 1972 | |
Prime Minister | Jack Marshall |
Preceded by | David Seath |
Succeeded by | Tom McGuigan |
2nd Minister for Sport and Recreation | |
In office 12 December 1975 – 26 July 1984 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
Preceded by | Joe Walding |
Succeeded by | Mike Moore |
Personal details | |
Born | David Allan Highet (1913-05-27)27 May 1913 Dunedin, New Zealand |
Died | 28 April 1992(1992-04-28) (aged 78) Auckland, New Zealand |
Political party | National |
Spouse(s) | Patricia Hoyles Shona McFarlane |
Children | One daughter |
Relatives | Harry Highet (uncle) |
Occupation | Accountant |
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