Renowned politician, Rt Hon Jonathan Hunt ONZ passes away at the age of 85. During his remarkable tenure, which included roles as Speaker of the House, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, and Labour politician, Hunt made a lasting impression on the political scene.
As of now, the precise cause of Jonathan Hunt’s death hasn’t be made public. However the circumstances surrounding his death is still unknown
Hunt grew up in Palmerston North, but he was born in Lower Hutt. Four days after their birth, David, his twin brother, passed away. As a child welfare officer, Hunt’s father was transferred to the Manawatu in 1942.
After attending Palmerston North Boys’ High School and Auckland Grammar School, Hunt went on to the University of Auckland, where he graduated with a BA (Hons) in history.
Hunt was an MP for 39 years, 30 of which he served as the MP for New Lynn, after entering the legislature in 1966.
He was appointed Minister of Housing, Tourism, and Broadcasting in the David Lange Government, in addition to serving as Postmaster-General.
In 1999, Hunt was named Speaker of the House by the Helen Clark administration.
He served as the High Commissioner to the United Kingdom for three years after departing from Parliament in 2005.
In addition, he was well-known for going by the moniker “Minister of Wine and Cheese.” In 2005, he was made an Order of New Zealand member.
Jonathan Hunt was regarded as a family man as well. Our extensive study indicates that Hunt has never disclosed any details regarding his nuclear family. His wife and kids’ identities remain hidden from the general world.
