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| Hamish Hancock | |
|---|---|
 Hancock in 1988 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Horowhenua | |
| In office 1990–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Annette King |
| Succeeded by | Judy Keall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1947 (age 76–77) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Hamish Hancock (born 1947) is a former National Party MP for Horowhenua and a lawyer.
Education
Hancock attended Wellington College and Victoria University of Wellington, where he earned an LLM. He was active as a debater at University, earning a debating blue, and was awarded the Plunket Medal for debating in 1970. Hancock was a member of the New Zealand national debating team in that year.
Legal career
Hancock practised as a solicitor for national law firm Rudd Watts and Stone, rising to a partnership.
Parliamentary career
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1993 | 43rd | Horowhenua | National | ||
Hancock was elected MP for the seat of Horowhenua, defeating sitting Labour MP Annette King by a small majority, after National's landslide win in 1990. He subsequently lost the seat to Labour MP Judy Keall in 1993.
Later career
Hancock returned to practise as a solicitor, joining the Crown Law Office as Crown Counsel for public law. He has defended the Crown against numerous public law actions, primarily in the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court.
Hancock is married to Shelley, and they have four sons.
References
- ^ James, Colin (2017). National at 80: The Story of the New Zealand National Party. Auckland: David Bateman Ltd. ISBN 9781869539818.
- 1990 Parliamentary Candidates for the New Zealand National Party by John Stringer (New Zealand National Party, 1990)
- 1947 births
- People educated at Wellington College, Wellington
- Living people
- 20th-century New Zealand lawyers
- New Zealand National Party MPs
- Victoria University of Wellington alumni
- Unsuccessful candidates in the 1993 New Zealand general election
- Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives
- New Zealand MPs for North Island electorates
- 21st-century New Zealand lawyers