About John Rae
Lived 1904 – 1979 (aged 75). John Rae was a New Zealand politician.
John Rae (24 August 1904 – 2 December 1979) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Biography
Rae was born in Auckland on either 4 or 24 August 1904, a son of Annie and Charles Edward Rae. He attended the University of Auckland and became an accountant.
Rae represented the Roskill electorate from 1949 to 1957, when he was defeated by Arthur Faulkner; and then the Eden electorate from 1960 to 1972, when he retired.
Rae was a Minister of Housing under Keith Holyoake in 1957 and from 1960 to 1972.
In 1953, Rae was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. In the 1977 New Year Honours, Rae was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for public services.
Rae died on 2 December 1979, and he was cremated at Purewa Crematorium, Auckland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Rae?
New Zealand politician (1904-1979)
When was John Rae born?
John Rae was born on 24 August 1904 in Auckland.
When did John Rae die?
John Rae died on 2 December 1979.
What was John Rae's occupation?
John Rae was a politician.
What nationality was John Rae?
John Rae was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Rae (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Rae. https://biography.guide/john-rae-politician/
MLA: "John Rae." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-rae-politician/.
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