Patricia Schnauer
Patricia Schnauer (born 1942) is a former New Zealand politician and lawyer.[1][2] She was an MP from 1996 to 1999, representing the ACT New Zealand party.[3] After resigning as MP shortly before the 1999 election, she rejoined the New Zealand National Party in 2000.[4]
Early years
Before entering politics, she was a lawyer specialising in matrimonial property and family law, and after leaving Parliament, she rejoined her family law practice, Schnauer and Co.
Member of Parliament
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999 | 45th | List | 5 | ACT | |
She was first elected to Parliament in the 1996 election, becoming a list MP and serving as her party's spokesperson on justice.[3][5] At the 1999 election, however, she chose to leave politics, and did not stand for re-election.[4][2]
Further reading
- Dormer, Alan; Schnauer, Patricia (1991), ALAC [Alcoholic Liquor Advisory Council] review, Wellington, [N.Z.]: Associate Minister of Health
- McLean, Janet; Schnauer, Patricia; Campbell, Graeme (2000), The parliamentary process & lobbying: how it works [CLE seminar papers], Auckland, [N.Z.]: Auckland District Law Society
References
- ^ "ALAC review / Alan Dormer, Patricia Schnauer". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ a b Peters, Graeme (16 September 2000). "Prebble's heir apparent?". Evening Post. Wellington, New Zealand. ProQuest 314716998. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Schnauer, Patricia, 1943?-". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ a b Hubbard, Anthony (4 March 2001). "Balancing Act". Sunday Star-Times. ProQuest 313996405. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ Clarke, Barry (2 January 2000). "When murder cases took their toll". Sunday Star-Times. Wellington, New Zealand. ProQuest 313968387. Retrieved 16 June 2025.