Des Morrison (politician)
Des Morrison is a New Zealand politician who was an Auckland Councillor.
Early years
[edit]Morrison is of Ngāpuhi descent and attended Pukekohe High School.[1]
Political career
[edit]| Years | Ward | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2013 | Franklin | Team Franklin C&R | |
Morrison was a Franklin District Councillor between 2004 and 2010.[1]
In the 2010 Auckland Council elections Morrison was elected as the member for the Franklin ward.
In 2012 he resigned from the renamed Communities and Residents, claiming that they were too urban-centric and he wanted to focus on rural issues before retiring in 2013.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Davison, Isaac (2 September 2010). "Franklin reluctant bride in forced marriage". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
- ^ Councillor quits 'too urban' C&R New Zealand Herald, 16 November 2012