Nick Smith
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Nick entered parliament in 1990 as the youngest MP ever and the first National MP in Tasman since 1932, then following the MMP reforms in 1996, was elected the first Nelson National MP since 1954. He continues to hold the seat with a comfortable majority. A Minister in the National Government he has held the portfolios of Education, Corrections, Assoc Minister of Immigration, Treaty Negotiations and Social Welfare. At present he is National Party Spokesman for Environment/RMA, Energy and Building & Construction, in addition to being the Caucus representative on the National Party Board nick.smith@national.org.nz
