Weston Kirton
Weston Kirton | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Ruapehu | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Don Cameron |
| In office 1995–2001 | |
| Succeeded by | Sue Morris |
| Horizons Regional Councillor | |
| In office 2019–2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Rollinson |
| Succeeded by | Nikki Riley |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Michael Plowman |
| Ruapehu District Councillor | |
| In office 1986–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1954/1955 (age 68–69) Taumarunui, New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
| Spouse(s) | Annette |
| Relations | Neil Kirton (brother) |
| Children | 4, including Andrew Kirton |
Weston Mervyn Kirton (born 1954/1955)[1] is a New Zealand politician who has served twice as mayor of Ruapehu, from 1995 to 2001 and again since 2022.
Early life[edit]
Kirton was born in Taumarunui.
Political career[edit]
Kirton was elected to the newly formed Ruapehu District Council in 1986.[2]
Kirton contested Taupo for the New Zealand National Party at the 2002 election, losing to the incumbent Mark Burton. National suffered its worst ever election loss and Kirton's list placement of 51 was not enough to enter parliament.[3][4]
Kirton was elected to the Horizons Regional Council in 2004.[2]
He contested the electorate again at the 2005 election and performed much better, coming within 5 points of Burton. However he had fallen thirteen places on the National list and again failed to be elected.[5][6]
Kirton lost his council seat in 2008.[7]
Kirton ran again for mayor of Ruapehu in 2013, losing to Don Cameron.[8]
Kirton was again elected to the Horizons Regional Council in 2019.[2]
Kirton announced in July 2022 that he would again run for mayor of Ruapehu.[9] His son Andrew Kirton served as his campaign manager.[10]
Personal life[edit]
Kirton is married to Annette, and they have four children including Andrew Kirton, who is a former general secretary of the New Zealand Labour Party. His daughter-in-law Camilla Belich is a current Labour MP, and his brother Neil Kirton is a former New Zealand First MP.[11]
Kirton has performed as a wedding celebrant since 2015, and was officiating a wedding when his 2022 victory was announced.[12]
References[edit]
- ↑ Stowell, Laurel (22 August 2019). "Former mayor, councillor and dairy farmer stands for Horizons". New Zealand Herald.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ellis, Moana (9 October 2022). "Kirton back in Ruapehu hotseat after 20 years". Stuff.
- ↑ "Official Count Results – Taupo". Electionresults.govt.nz. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ↑ "Party Lists of Successful Registered Parties". Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Official Count Results – Taupo". Electionresults.org.nz. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ↑ "Party Lists of Successful Registered Parties". Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Fitzmaurice, Kirton out". Stuff. 31 January 2009.
- ↑ Wallis, Anna (14 October 2013). "Cameron eyes economy". New Zealand Herald.
- ↑ Wylie, Liz (15 July 2022). "Weston Kirton wants back in as Ruapehu mayor". New Zealand Herald.
- ↑ Wylie, Liz (10 October 2022). "Weston Kirton ready to hit the road as mayor of Ruapehu". New Zealand Herald.
- ↑ Cheng, Derek (17 March 2018). "General secretary Andrew Kirton's political ambitions have taken a knock this week". New Zealand Herald.
- ↑ Nightingale, Melissa (8 October 2022). "New Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton busy officiating wedding as results announced". New Zealand Herald.
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- 1950s births
- People from Taumarunui
- New Zealand city councillors
- Mayors of places in Manawatū-Whanganui
- Members of New Zealand regional councils
- New Zealand National Party politicians
- Unsuccessful candidates in the 2002 New Zealand general election
- Unsuccessful candidates in the 2005 New Zealand general election
