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Hamish Hancock

b. 1947

New Zealand politician

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About Hamish Hancock

Born 1947. Hamish Hancock is a New Zealand politician and 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

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.

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Important facts

Born
1947, Wellington
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Education
Victoria University of Wellington
Positions held
Member of the New Zealand Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hamish Hancock?

New Zealand politician

When was Hamish Hancock born?

Hamish Hancock was born in 1947 in Wellington.

What is Hamish Hancock's occupation?

Hamish Hancock is a politician and lawyer.

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Hamish Hancock is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hamish Hancock

· Wikidata: Q5645357

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