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Jo Goodhew

b. 1961

New Zealand politician

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About Jo Goodhew

Born 1961. Jo Goodhew is a New Zealand nurse and politician.

Joanne Gay Goodhew (born 1961) is a New Zealand politician. She served as a member of Parliament between 2005 and 2017.

Early years Goodhew grew up in Timaru, and attended Timaru Girls' High School. She holds a qualification in nursing from Otago Polytechnic and had a career in nursing before working as health sciences tutor at Aoraki Polytechnic. Before entering politics she was involved in a variety of health organisations in the Otago region.

Member of Parliament

In the 2005 election, Goodhew was a candidate for the National Party, standing in the Aoraki electorate and being ranked 31st on the party list. She won the Aoraki seat and entered Parliament.

In the 2008 election, most of Aoraki was moved to the new Rangitata electorate. It was suggested that this could make the electorate vulnerable to capture by Labour; however, Goodhew won the new electorate with an increased majority.

In the , Goodhew more than doubled her majority over Labour's Steve Gibson. She was reappointed as a minister, retaining the Community and Voluntary Sector portfolio and additionally becoming Minister for Food Safety and an associate minister with responsibility for social development and primary industries.

On 20 December 2016, Goodhew lost her ministerial portfolios in a reshuffle after the resignation of Prime Minister John Key. Although she had originally signalled her intention to recontest the Rangitata electorate, she announced on 25 January 2017 she would retire at the . She was succeeded as National's candidate and Rangitata MP by Andrew Falloon.

Later career After leaving Parliament, Goodhew contested and was elected to the South Canterbury District Health Board in the 2019 local elections.

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Important facts

Born
1961, Temuka
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Otago Polytechnic, Timaru Girls' High School
Positions held
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
Also known as
Joanne Gay Goodhew, Joanne Gay "Jo" Goodhew

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jo Goodhew?

New Zealand politician

When was Jo Goodhew born?

Jo Goodhew was born in 1961 in Temuka.

What is Jo Goodhew's occupation?

Jo Goodhew is a nurse and politician.

What nationality is Jo Goodhew?

Jo Goodhew is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Jo Goodhew

Β· Wikidata: Q6204252

Β· DBpedia: Jo Goodhew

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