Craig Foss
| The Honourable Craig Foss MP |
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| Minister of Civil Defence | |
| In office 8 June 2011 – 22 January 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | John Key |
| Preceded by | John Carter |
| Succeeded by | Nikki Kaye |
| Minister for Senior Citizens | |
| In office 8 June 2011 – 14 December 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | John Key |
| Preceded by | John Carter |
| Succeeded by | Jo Goodhew |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Tukituki |
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| Assumed office 17 September 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Rick Barker |
| Majority | 2,402 (2005)[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 July 1963 Lower Hutt, Wellington |
| Political party | National |
| Spouse(s) | Kristal Foss |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Profession | Investment banker |
| Website | craigfoss |
Craig Raymond Robert Foss (born 4 July 1963), is a New Zealand investment banker and politician of the National Party. He has represented the Tukituki electorate in the House of Representatives since the 2005 election.
Early years
Foss was born on 4 July 1963 in Lower Hutt, the son of Raymond Foss and Rosemary Dwyer. He attended Victoria University of Wellington, completing a BCA. He worked in the banking sector. He was Chief Dealer for the Bank of New Zealand.[2] Subsequently, he worked for Credit Suisse Financial Products as Interest Rate Risk Manager in London and Tokyo.[2]
Member of Parliament
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party |
| 2005–2008 | 48th | Tukituki | 44 | National |
| 2008–2011 | 49th | Tukituki | 33 | National |
| 2011–2014 | 50th | Tukituki | 21 | National |
| 2014–present | 51st | Tukituki | 17 | National |
In the 2002 election, Foss first contested the Tukituki electorate, but was beaten by Labour's incumbent, Rick Barker, by a large margin.[3] His list ranking at 47th place was not high enough to enter Parliament.[4]
Foss contested the same electorate in 2005, this time ranked 44th on the party list, and managed to defeat Barker; he thus won the Tukituki seat and entered Parliament.[5] He was returned to the 49th Parliament with a greatly increased majority in the 2008 election.[6] His majority increased to nearly 10,000 votes in the 2011 election.[7] In the 2014 election, his majority dropped to 6,490 votes.[8]
On 8 June 2011, Foss became Minister of Civil Defence, replacing John Carter who left to take up a High Commissioner post in the Cook Islands.[9] He remained in that role until 14 December 2011, when he was succeeded by Nikki Kaye.[2]
At the same time, Foss also picked up the Racing and Senior Citizens portfolios but remained a Minister outside Cabinet for the remainder of the 49th New Zealand Parliament. He also relinquished those ministerial roles on 14 December 2011, with Jo Goodhew succeeding him as Minister for Senior Citizens.[2]
Foss is currently Minister for Small Business, Minister of Statistics, Minister of Veteran's Affairs, Associate Minister of Immigration, and Associate Minister of Transport.
Outside Parliament
Foss owns a small farm and some tourist accommodation.[2]
References
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- Craig Foss MP official site
- Profile at National party
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Tukituki 2005–present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Minister for Senior Citizens 2011 |
Succeeded by Jo Goodhew |
| Preceded by | Minister of Commerce 2011–present |
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