Bill Young

William Lambert Young (13 November 1913 – 14 July 2009) was a New Zealand politician representing the National Party.

Biography Early life and career Young was born in Kawakawa in 1913, the son of James Young. He attended Ngawha Native School, from Kawakawa, where his parents were teachers, and then Wellington College. After his education he worked for stock and station agents Murray Roberts Company Limited.

From 1941 to 1943 he served in World War II with the 2nd New Zealand Division

Instead he set his sights on national politics and in he stood for National for the electorate against Bill Fox, a former Labour Party cabinet minister. While reducing Fox's majority he was unsuccessful. He stood again in , edging out Fox by a small 146 vote margin.

From 1975 to 1981 he served in the Third National Government as Minister of Works. His portfolio allocation was owed to his lifetime interest in construction and knowledge of hydro-electric power development. He was also a strong advocate for the completion of the Wellington Urban Motorway and up until his death he continued to advocate the benefits of a second Mount Victoria Tunnel.

He died in Wellington in 2009.

Personal life and family Young married Isobel Joan Luke, the daughter of George Luke, in 1946. She later re-married to National cabinet minister Max Bradford.

Annabel Young was a list Member of Parliament for the National Party from 1997 until 2002.

Nicola Young is also a Wellington City Councillor (since 2013) and also stood as a National candidate in the electorate at the .