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John Kneebone

1935 – 2020

New Zealand farming leader

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About John Kneebone

Lived 1935 – 2020 (aged 84). John Kneebone was a New Zealand farmer.

John Thomas Kneebone (4 September 1935 – 28 June 2020) was a New Zealand local politician and farming leader. He was a member of the Matamata County Council from 1959 to 1967, and was president of Federated Farmers between 1974 and 1977.

Early life and family Born in Matamata on 4 September 1935, Kneebone was educated at Hinuera School and Matamata College. On 11 December 1965, he married Kay Alexander, and the couple went on to have three children. and served in that position until 1977. and served for 17 years. He was the inaugural chair of the Lake Taupō Protection Trust, established to administer an $80 million fund to protect the water quality of Lake Taupō.

Kneebone was the inspiration behind the National Agricultural Fieldays, established in 1969, after visiting the United Kingdom on a Nuffield Scholarship in 1966. He also served as a member of the Land Settlement Board and the Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Council.

Death Kneebone died in Cambridge on 28 June 2020.

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Education
Matamata College
Awards
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
Also known as
John Thomas Kneebone

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Kneebone?

New Zealand farming leader

When was John Kneebone born?

John Kneebone was born on 4 September 1935.

When did John Kneebone die?

John Kneebone died on 28 June 2020 in Cambridge.

What was John Kneebone's occupation?

John Kneebone was a farmer.

What nationality was John Kneebone?

John Kneebone was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Kneebone

· Wikidata: Q96749444

· DBpedia: John Kneebone

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