Christopher James Tremain (born 1966) is a New Zealand businessman and retired politician. He served as member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for the National Party from 2005 until his retirement in 2014.
Chris Tremain | |
|---|---|
 Chris Tremain in 2012 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Napier | |
| In office 5 October 2005 – 20 August 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Russell Fairbrother |
| Succeeded by | Stuart Nash |
| Majority | 3,701 |
| 34th Minister of Internal Affairs | |
| In office 3 April 2012 – 28 January 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Amy Adams |
| Succeeded by | Peter Dunne |
| 16th Minister of Local Government | |
| In office 31 January 2013 – 28 January 2014 | |
| Preceded by | David Carter |
| Succeeded by | Paula Bennett |
| Associate Minister of Tourism | |
| In office 14 December 2011 – 28 January 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Coleman |
| Succeeded by | Todd McClay |
| Senior Government Whip | |
| In office 15 June 2009 – 12 December 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Nathan Guy |
| Succeeded by | Louise Upston |
| Minister of Civil Defence | |
| In office 12 December 2011 – 3 April 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Craig Foss |
| Succeeded by | Nikki Kaye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher James Tremain 1966 Napier, New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
| Spouse | Angela Tremain |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Accounting, real estate investor |
Family and personal life
editBorn in Napier in 1966, Tremain attended Taradale Primary School, Taradale Intermediate, Napier Boys' High School and Massey University. He obtained a Bachelor of Business Studies in accounting and a Diploma of Business Studies in marketing.[1]
He has owned and operated a number of businesses in the Hawke's Bay region, including Tremain Real Estate, Tremain Travel and Colliers International.[1]
Tremain's father was All Black flanker and Hawke's Bay Rugby Union captain Kel Tremain.[2]
Tremain and his wife, Angela, have three children.[2] He has been the driver of a number of community events including the annual Tremain Corporate Triathlon.[citation needed]
Member of Parliament
edit| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | 48th | Napier | 52 | National | |
| 2008–2011 | 49th | Napier | 31 | National | |
| 2011–2014 | 50th | Napier | 22 | National | |
Tremain was first elected to parliament in the 2005 election, when he won the Napier electorate, beating incumbent Russell Fairbrother by 3951 votes.[3] This was the first time that National had won Napier for more than 50 years.
In the 2008 election, Tremain retained the electorate with an increased majority.[4]
After the election of the 50th New Zealand Parliament,[5] Tremain was appointed a Minister outside Cabinet taking over the roles of Civil Defence from John Carter and Craig Foss, and the role of Consumer Affairs which had been held until the election by Simon Power.[6]
He was replaced as Chief Whip of the National party by Michael Woodhouse, a List MP based in Dunedin. On 3 April 2012 Chris Tremain was promoted into Cabinet following the resignation of Nick Smith and gained the portfolio of Internal Affairs.[citation needed]
On 30 September 2013 Tremain announced that he would not contest the 2014 election.[7] On leaving parliament[8][9] Tremain was granted the right to retain the title of Honourable.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Hon Chris Tremain". Beehive.govt.nz. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ^ a b "Tremain, Chris: Smoke-free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Amendment Bill — Second Reading". Hansard. 673. Wellington, NZ: House of Representatives: 19720. 23 June 2011. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ^ "Official Count Results -- Napier". Wellington, NZ: Chief Electoral Office. 2005. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ^ "Official Count Results -- Napier". Wellington, NZ: Chief Electoral Office. 2008. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ^ "Official Count Results -- Napier". Wellington, NZ: Chief Electoral Office. 2011. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ^ "Ministerial List for Announcement on 12 December 2011" (PDF). National Business Review. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ^ "Chris Tremain Not Contesting 2014 Election" (Press release). Scoop. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Resignation of Ministers'" (7 February 2014) 15 New Zealand Gazette 307 at 332.
- ^ "Resignation of Executive Councillor'" (7 February 2014) 15 New Zealand Gazette 307 at 332.
- ^ "Retention of the Title 'The Honourable'" (7 February 2014) 15 New Zealand Gazette 307 at 333.
External links
edit- Chris Tremain profile, national.org.nz
- Tremain website (archived)
- Chris Tremain profile, parliament.nz