John Terris
John Terris | |
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Terris in 1964 | |
| 16th Mayor of Lower Hutt | |
| In office 31 October 1995 – 10 October 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Glen Evans |
| Succeeded by | David Ogden |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Western Hutt | |
| In office 25 November 1978 – 27 October 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Lambert |
| Succeeded by | Joy McLauchlan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John James Terris 19 June 1939 Wanganui, New Zealand |
| Died | 2 February 2026 (aged 86) Lower Hutt, New Zealand |
| Party | Labour (1975–1993) |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
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John James Terris QSO (19 June 1939 – 2 February 2026) was a New Zealand politician, Anglican priest and broadcaster who represented the Labour Party in the New Zealand parliament from 1978 to 1990. He was Chairman of Committees of the House of Representatives from 1984 to 1990. From 1995 to 2004, he was mayor of Lower Hutt.