Hamish Campbell | |
|---|---|
.png.webp) Campbell in 2023 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Ilam | |
| Assumed office 14 October 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Pallett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979 or 1980 (age 43–44) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
| Spouse | Carol |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Otago |
| Scientific career | |
| Thesis | The functions of p53 during an adenovirus infection (2007) |
Hamish George Campbell[1] (born 1979 or 1980)[2] is a New Zealand politician and Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives for the National Party. He previously worked as a medical researcher and lecturer, and in his family's orchard business.
Early life and career
Campbell was born in Christchurch and attended Avonhead Primary School and Christchurch Boys' High School, where he was deputy head boy. He received a Bachelor's degree in genetics and a PhD in viruses and cancer from the University of Otago. He later worked for the Children's Medical Research Institute and MS Research Australia, and lectured at the University of Sydney.[3][4] Campbell also runs a flower delivery business and is involved in his family's apple orchard business.[4]
Political career
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–present | 54th | Ilam | 63 | National | |
In May 2020, Campbell was selected to contest Wigram for the National Party at the 2020 election.[2] He lost to the incumbent Megan Woods with less than half of her votes.[5]
On 30 October 2022, Campbell was selected to contest the neighbouring electorate of Ilam in the 2023 New Zealand general election, as former Ilam MP Gerry Brownlee decided to stand as a list-only candidate after losing the electorate in 2020.[6] On the night of the election, Campbell had a 7,830 vote lead over his nearest opponent, Raf Manji of The Opportunities Party.[7][8] Campbell identified youth offending as a cause of crime in Ilam, and something he would like to address once in parliament, along with the cost of living.[9][10]
Personal life
Campbell is married. He and his wife have two children and live in the Christchurch suburb of Riccarton.[11]
References
- ↑ "Wigram – Electorate Profile". New Zealand Parliament.
- 1 2 Small, Zane (1 May 2020). "National puts up virus expert to contest Science Minister Megan Woods' electorate". Newshub.
- ↑ "About Hamish". New Zealand National Party. Archived from the original on 22 September 2020.
- 1 2 "Ex-TVNZ reporter, climate protester & rugby boss: The new MPs on track to enter Parliament". NZ Herald. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ↑ "Wigram – Official Results". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ↑ Neilson, Michael (30 October 2022). "National Party selects Hamish Campbell as its Ilam candidate for 2023 election". New Zealand Herald.
- ↑ Gill, Sinead; Redstall, Shannon (15 October 2023). "National a clear winner in Ilam". The Press. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ↑ "Ilam - Official Result". Electoral Commission. 3 November 2023. Archived from the original on 23 November 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ↑ "Battle for Ilam: Pallett, Campbell or Manji – who will you vote for?". Otago Daily Times Online News. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ↑ Mathias, Shanti (8 September 2023). "Everyone running in Ilam needs to win". The Spinoff. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ↑ Nathan Morton (18 October 2023). "The faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal wave". NZ Herald. Retrieved 18 October 2023.