David Butcher
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David John Butcher (born 1948) is a former New Zealand
politician of the Labour Party
.
He represented the electorate of Hastings
in Parliament from 1978 to 1990
, when he was defeated by Jeff Whitaker
: one of a number of losses contributing to the fall of the Fourth Labour Government
. He was a Cabinet
minister, and Minister of Energy.
He attended Karamu High School
in Hastings
and Victoria University of Wellington
. From 1972-74 He worked as an economist in the Labour Department, Wellington. During 1974-75 he travelled overseas to Malaysia, Austria, UK, Sweden, Finland, Romania, Spain, Portugal and France. From 1976 until 1978 he was a Field Officer for the Wellington Clerical Workers' Union and the New Zealand Labourers' Union in Hawke's Bay, until his election to Parliament in late 1978.
As a Minister, David Butcher had responsibility for ensuring that privatised utilities operated in a competitive environment, or were subjected to appropriate regulation. Since 1990 he has worked on assignments in more than 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific. Since 1990 he has been the Manager of David Butcher and Associates.
Recent assignments by DBA have included a Policy and Regulatory Reform of Telecommunications in Cambodia (2007–08), Privatisation of Telecommunications in Mongolia (2004–07), a Review of Budget Entities in Mongolia (2006), Strengthening Parliamentary Democracy, Bangladesh (2004–05), Restructuring Public Enterprises, South Africa (2003), the East Timor Power Sector Rescue Mission (2002) and the Central Asia Power Transmission Rehabilitation (2001–02). DBA carried out a review of the Telecommunications Regulatory System in the Lao PDR (2002), the World Bank “Strengthening Telecommunications Regulation in Cambodia” (2001) and a review of utility regulation in Vietnam (2000).
DBA was engaged to report on Regulatory Reform at the 1999 Mekong Sub-Regional Telecommunications Forum. In 1999 DBA worked on developing an electricity market in Gugandong, China and was responsible for institutional work in the preparation for electricity reform in Yunnan. In 2005 David undertook a study of electricity regulation in Central Asia, China and Mongolia. The ADB published a book based on this study and David Butcher was the keynote speaker at the Central Asia Electricity Regulators Form in Beijing in July 2005.
New Zealand
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politician 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....
.
He represented the electorate of Hastings
Hastings (New Zealand electorate)
Hastings was a parliamentary electorate in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand from 1946 to 1996.The electorate was represented by nine Members of Parliament: Edward Luttrell Cullen 1946-49, Sydney Jones 1949-54, Edwin Keating 1954-60, Duncan MacIntyre 1960-72, Richard Mayson 1972-75, William...
in Parliament from 1978 to 1990
New Zealand general election, 1990
The 1990 New Zealand general election was held on 27 October to determine the composition of the 43rd New Zealand parliament. The governing Labour Party was defeated, ending its controversial two terms in office...
, when he was defeated by Jeff Whitaker
Jeff Whitaker
Jeff Whitaker is a former New Zealand politician of the National Party.He represented the electorate of Hastings in Parliament from 1990 to 1993, when he chose not to stand for re-election and returned to his prior occupation of pharmacist. In 1993 the seat of Hastings was won by Labour candidate...
: one of a number of losses contributing to the fall of the Fourth Labour Government
Fourth Labour Government of New Zealand
The Fourth Labour Government of New Zealand was the government of New Zealand from 26 July 1984 to 2 November 1990. It enacted major social and economic reforms, including reformation of the tax system. The economic reforms were known as Rogernomics after Finance Minister Roger Douglas...
. He was a Cabinet
New Zealand Cabinet
The Cabinet of New Zealand functions as the policy and decision-making body of the executive branch within the New Zealand government system...
minister, and Minister of Energy.
He attended Karamu High School
Karamu High School
Karamu High School is a co-educational state high school in Hastings, New Zealand for students in Years 9 to 13. The school is the main co-ed secondary school within Hastings City itself...
in Hastings
Hastings, New Zealand
The city of Hastings is a major urban settlement in the Hawke's Bay region of the North Island of New Zealand, and it is the largest settlement by population in Hawke's Bay. Hastings city is the administrative centre of the Hastings District...
and Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington was established in 1897 by Act of Parliament, and was a former constituent college of the University of New Zealand. It is particularly well known for its programmes in law, the humanities, and some scientific disciplines, but offers a broad range of other courses...
. From 1972-74 He worked as an economist in the Labour Department, Wellington. During 1974-75 he travelled overseas to Malaysia, Austria, UK, Sweden, Finland, Romania, Spain, Portugal and France. From 1976 until 1978 he was a Field Officer for the Wellington Clerical Workers' Union and the New Zealand Labourers' Union in Hawke's Bay, until his election to Parliament in late 1978.
As a Minister, David Butcher had responsibility for ensuring that privatised utilities operated in a competitive environment, or were subjected to appropriate regulation. Since 1990 he has worked on assignments in more than 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific. Since 1990 he has been the Manager of David Butcher and Associates.
Recent assignments by DBA have included a Policy and Regulatory Reform of Telecommunications in Cambodia (2007–08), Privatisation of Telecommunications in Mongolia (2004–07), a Review of Budget Entities in Mongolia (2006), Strengthening Parliamentary Democracy, Bangladesh (2004–05), Restructuring Public Enterprises, South Africa (2003), the East Timor Power Sector Rescue Mission (2002) and the Central Asia Power Transmission Rehabilitation (2001–02). DBA carried out a review of the Telecommunications Regulatory System in the Lao PDR (2002), the World Bank “Strengthening Telecommunications Regulation in Cambodia” (2001) and a review of utility regulation in Vietnam (2000).
DBA was engaged to report on Regulatory Reform at the 1999 Mekong Sub-Regional Telecommunications Forum. In 1999 DBA worked on developing an electricity market in Gugandong, China and was responsible for institutional work in the preparation for electricity reform in Yunnan. In 2005 David undertook a study of electricity regulation in Central Asia, China and Mongolia. The ADB published a book based on this study and David Butcher was the keynote speaker at the Central Asia Electricity Regulators Form in Beijing in July 2005.
Further reading
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