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Kerry Marshall

1940 – 2020

New Zealand politician

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Lived 1940 – 2020 (aged 79). Kerry Marshall was a New Zealand politician and teacher.

Kerry Leigh Francis Marshall (21 May 1940 – 3 March 2020) was a New Zealand politician who was active in local government in the northern part of New Zealand's South Island. He was mayor of three territorial authorities: Richmond Borough (1986–1989), Tasman District (1989–1998), and Nelson City (2007–2010).

Early life Born in Richmond in 1940, Marshall was the son of baker Cedric Marshall, who was active in the labour movement in Nelson.

Career Plaque acknowledging the contribution of Marshall to the New Zealand Conservation AuthorityBoth Marshall and his wife were teachers by profession.

Marshall died in Nelson on 3 March 2020.

Honours and awards In the 1989 Queen's Birthday Honours, Marshall was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to local government. He was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal in 1990, the Sir Jack Newman Award to Nelson's Outstanding Citizen of the Year awarded by the Rotary Club of Nelson in 1999, and the United States Information Service Study Award to the United States, also in 1999.

Family Marshall was the brother of New Zealand politician Russell Marshall. The Marshall brothers married the Nelson sisters Colleen and Barbara Watson. Colleen Marshall, the wife of Kerry Marshall, was head of music at Nelson College for Girls until her retirement. She was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the arts in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Nelson College
Positions held
Mayor of Richmond, New Zealand, Mayor of Tasman, Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand
Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire; New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal
Also known as
Kerry Leigh Francis Marshall

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kerry Marshall?

New Zealand politician

When was Kerry Marshall born?

Kerry Marshall was born on 21 May 1940 in Richmond.

When did Kerry Marshall die?

Kerry Marshall died on 3 March 2020 in Nelson, New Zealand.

What was Kerry Marshall's occupation?

Kerry Marshall was a politician and teacher.

What nationality was Kerry Marshall?

Kerry Marshall was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kerry Marshall

· Wikidata: Q6394580

· DBpedia: Kerry Marshall

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