Bob Simcock
Encyclopedia
Robert Simcock (born 1947) is a New Zealand politician. He was a Member of Parliament and then Mayor
of Hamilton
.
with a M Soc Sci (Hons).
Before entering politics, Simcock worked both as a deer
farmer and as a clinical psychologist
.
. He was first elected to Parliament in the 1996 elections
as MP for Hamilton West
, defeating the incumbent, Martin Gallagher of the Labour Party
. In the 1999 elections
, however, Gallagher regained the seat, and Simcock became a list MP. In the 2002 elections
, however, the National Party performed poorly, and did not win enough votes for Simcock to remain in Parliament.
resignation in 2007, he was appointed to the position of Mayor of Hamilton. He was elected as Mayor in October 2007 with over 50% of the votes cast. He lost the 2010 mayoral election against Julie Hardaker
.
Mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand
The Mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand is the head of the municipal government of Hamilton, New Zealand, and presides over the Hamilton City Council.In the 2010 Local Government elections, Julie Hardaker was elected as mayor, defeating incumbent Bob Simcock....
of Hamilton
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton is the centre of New Zealand's fourth largest urban area, and Hamilton City is the country's fourth largest territorial authority. Hamilton is in the Waikato Region of the North Island, approximately south of Auckland...
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Early career
Simcock attended St John's College before graduating from the University of WaikatoUniversity of Waikato
The University of Waikato is located in Hamilton and Tauranga, New Zealand, and was established in 1964. It has strengths across a broad range of subject areas, particularly its degrees in Computer Science and in Management...
with a M Soc Sci (Hons).
Before entering politics, Simcock worked both as a deer
Deer
Deer are the ruminant mammals forming the family Cervidae. Species in the Cervidae family include white-tailed deer, elk, moose, red deer, reindeer, fallow deer, roe deer and chital. Male deer of all species and female reindeer grow and shed new antlers each year...
farmer and as a clinical psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
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Member of Parliament
Simcock was an MP from 1996 to 2002, representing the National PartyNew Zealand National Party
The New Zealand National Party is the largest party in the New Zealand House of Representatives and in November 2008 formed a minority government with support from three minor parties.-Policies:...
. He was first elected to Parliament in the 1996 elections
New Zealand general election, 1996
The 1996 New Zealand general election was held on 12 October 1996 to determine the composition of the 45th New Zealand Parliament. It was notable for being the first election to be held under the new Mixed Member Proportional electoral system, and produced a parliament considerably more diverse...
as MP for Hamilton West
Hamilton West (New Zealand electorate)
Hamilton West is a New Zealand Parliamentary electorate.It has been held by Tim Macindoe MP of the National Party since the 2008 general election.-Population centres:...
, defeating the incumbent, Martin Gallagher of the Labour Party
New Zealand Labour Party
The New Zealand Labour Party is a New Zealand political party. It describes itself as centre-left and socially progressive and has been one of the two primary parties of New Zealand politics since 1935....
. In the 1999 elections
New Zealand general election, 1999
The 1999 New Zealand general election was held on 27 November 1999 to determine the composition of the 46th New Zealand Parliament. The governing National Party, led by Prime Minister Jenny Shipley, was defeated, being replaced by a coalition of Helen Clark's Labour Party and the smaller Alliance...
, however, Gallagher regained the seat, and Simcock became a list MP. In the 2002 elections
New Zealand general election, 2002
The 2002 New Zealand general election was held on 27 July 2002 to determine the composition of the 47th New Zealand Parliament. It saw the reelection of Helen Clark's Labour Party government, as well as the worst-ever performance by the opposition National Party.Arguably the most controversial...
, however, the National Party performed poorly, and did not win enough votes for Simcock to remain in Parliament.
Mayor of Hamilton
Simcock was elected to the West Ward of the Hamilton City Council in 2004 and appointed Deputy Mayor that year. Following Michael Redman'sMichael Redman (New Zealand)
Michael Gerard Redman is a New Zealand local government administrator and past politician. He was the inaugural chief executive of Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development, an Auckland Council organisation that came into being in November 2010, until October 2011. He was chief executive of...
resignation in 2007, he was appointed to the position of Mayor of Hamilton. He was elected as Mayor in October 2007 with over 50% of the votes cast. He lost the 2010 mayoral election against Julie Hardaker
Julie Hardaker
Julie Hardaker is the Mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand. Born in New Zealand, she was self-employed in Australia in the 1980s. After graduating from the University of Waikato, she joined the Hamilton law firm McCaw Lewis Chapman and eventually became a partner and held senior management roles. She...
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