Chris Tremain

Christopher James Tremain (born 1966) is a New Zealand businessman and retired politician. He served as member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for the National Party from 2005 until his retirement in 2014.

For the Australian cricketer, see Chris Tremain (cricketer).

The Honourable
Chris Tremain
Chris Tremain in 2012
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Napier
In office
5 October 2005 – 20 August 2014
Preceded byRussell Fairbrother
Succeeded byStuart Nash
Majority3,701
34th Minister of Internal Affairs
In office
3 April 2012 – 28 January 2014
Preceded byAmy Adams
Succeeded byPeter Dunne
16th Minister of Local Government
In office
31 January 2013 – 28 January 2014
Preceded byDavid Carter
Succeeded byPaula Bennett
Associate Minister of Tourism
In office
14 December 2011 – 28 January 2014
Preceded byJonathan Coleman
Succeeded byTodd McClay
Senior Government Whip
In office
15 June 2009 – 12 December 2011
Preceded byNathan Guy
Succeeded byLouise Upston
Minister of Civil Defence
In office
12 December 2011 – 3 April 2012
Preceded byCraig Foss
Succeeded byNikki Kaye
Personal details
Born
Christopher James Tremain

1966
Napier, New Zealand
Political partyNational
SpouseAngela Tremain
Children3
ProfessionAccounting, real estate investor

Family and personal life

Born in Napier in 1966, Tremain attended Taradale Primary School, Taradale Intermediate, Napier Boys' High School and Massey University. He obtained a Bachelor of Business Studies in accounting and a Diploma of Business Studies in marketing.[1]

He has owned and operated a number of businesses in the Hawke's Bay region, including Tremain Real Estate, Tremain Travel and Colliers International.[1]

Tremain's father was All Black flanker and Hawke's Bay Rugby Union captain Kel Tremain.[2]

Tremain and his wife, Angela, have three children.[2] He has been the driver of a number of community events including the annual Tremain Corporate Triathlon.

Member of Parliament
New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate List Party
2005–2008 48th Napier 52 National
2008–2011 49th Napier 31 National
2011–2014 50th Napier 22 National

Tremain was first elected to parliament in the 2005 election, when he won the Napier electorate, beating incumbent Russell Fairbrother by 3951 votes.[3] This was the first time that National had won Napier for more than 50 years.

In the 2008 election, Tremain retained the electorate with an increased majority.[4]

After the election of the 50th New Zealand Parliament,[5] Tremain was appointed a Minister outside Cabinet taking over the roles of Civil Defence from John Carter and Craig Foss, and the role of Consumer Affairs which had been held until the election by Simon Power.[6]

He was replaced as Chief Whip of the National party by Michael Woodhouse, a List MP based in Dunedin. On 3 April 2012 Chris Tremain was promoted into Cabinet following the resignation of Nick Smith and gained the portfolio of Internal Affairs.

On 30 September 2013 Tremain announced that he would not contest the 2014 election.[7] On leaving parliament[8][9] Tremain was granted the right to retain the title of Honourable.[10]

References
  1. "Hon Chris Tremain". Beehive.govt.nz. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  2. "Tremain, Chris: Smoke-free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Amendment Bill — Second Reading". Hansard. Wellington, NZ: House of Representatives. 673: 19720. 23 June 2011. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  3. "Official Count Results -- Napier". Wellington, NZ: Chief Electoral Office. 2005. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  4. "Official Count Results -- Napier". Wellington, NZ: Chief Electoral Office. 2008. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  5. "Official Count Results -- Napier". Wellington, NZ: Chief Electoral Office. 2011. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  6. "Ministerial List for Announcement on 12 December 2011" (PDF). National Business Review. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  7. "Chris Tremain Not Contesting 2014 Election" (Press release). Scoop. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  8. "Resignation of Ministers'" (7 February 2014) 15 New Zealand Gazette 307 at 332.
  9. "Resignation of Executive Councillor'" (7 February 2014) 15 New Zealand Gazette 307 at 332.
  10. "Retention of the Title 'The Honourable'" (7 February 2014) 15 New Zealand Gazette 307 at 333.
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