Jonathan Hunt (New Zealand politician)

Jonathan Lucas Hunt  (2 December 1938 – 8 March 2024) was a New Zealand politician and diplomat. He was New Zealand's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2005 to March 2008.New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade web site He was Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He is a member of the Labour Party.

Hunt is a member of the Order of New Zealand, New Zealand's highest civilian honour. Hunt was given the nickname the "Minister for Wine and Cheese" after his well-known liking of the combo.
Hunt was the patron of the University of Auckland Debating Society. He was a lifelong enthusiast of the sport of cricket and was an administrator of the sport for many years. He was a fan of classical music.

Hunt died on 8 March 2024, at the age of 85.

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