George Hunter (politician, born 1859)
Sir George Hunter | |
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George Hunter in c. 1930 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Waipawa | |
| In office 7 December 1911 – 20 August 1930 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Hall |
| Succeeded by | Albert Jull |
| In office 4 December 1896 – 6 December 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Hall |
| Succeeded by | Charles Hall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1859 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 20 August 1930 (aged 70–71) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Party | Reform |
| Spouse | Edith May Munro |
| Relations | George Hunter (father) George Hunter (grandfather) |
| Children | one daughter |
| Profession | Politician, farmer, breeder of race horses |
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Sir George Hunter (1859 – 20 August 1930) was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party. Born in Wellington, he took over his father's large landholding in the Hawke's Bay at age 18. He was a breeder of sheep and race horses, with his horse Cynisca winning the Wellington Cup three times in a row. Hunter was prominent in local politics, and represented the Waipawa electorate in the House of Representatives for a total of 22 years.