Gerard Anthony "Gerry" Brownlee (born 4 February 1956
) is a New Zealand politician. He served from 17 November 2003 to 27 November 2006 as deputy-leader of the National Party – during that period the second-largest party in the New Zealand Parliament, and thus forming the core of the Opposition. In November 2008 he became the third-ranked Minister in John Key's coalition cabinet. Brownlee currently serves as Leader of the House, Minister of Defence, and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery.
Personal biography
Born in Christchurch, Brownlee has lived there ever since. After leaving high school, he worked in his family's timber business, and received training in carpentry. Later he qualified as a teacher. He then taught woodwork and crafts at high-school level at Ellesmere College, and later at St Bede's College (which he himself had attended as a pupil). At St Bede's he taught woodwork, technical drawing and Māori.
Member of Parliament
In the 1993 elections, Brownlee stood as the National Party candidate in the Sydenham electorate, where he campaigned—unsuccessfully—against Jim Anderton of the newly formed Alliance. In the 1996 election he contested the nearby seat of Ilam, and won by a comfortable margin. He has remained the MP for Ilam since that point, although his majority declined until making a strong recovery in the 2005 election.
Treaty Principles Bill: Haka interrupts vote, House suspended by Speaker Gerry Brownlee | RNZ
Opposition MPs and the public gallery stood to perform Ka Mate, after Hauraki Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke stood to deliver her Te Pāti Māori's vote against the Treaty Principles Bill. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/639zsyhm | Subscribe @RNZVideo
published: 14 Nov 2024
Gerry Brownlee says government back peddling from strong Pike River stance
He says the current plan is the same as what the National-led government had.
published: 20 Nov 2017
WCDRR Interview New Zealand Minister Gerry Brownlee
Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
3/15
Gerry Brownlee
Minister for Earthquake Recovery
Minister of Defense
New Zealand
published: 16 Mar 2015
Question 4 - Hon Gerry Brownlee to the Minister in charge of the NZ Security Intelligence Service
2018-03-29 - Question 4 - Hon Gerry Brownlee to the Minister in charge of the NZ Security Intelligence Service
Andrew Little,Gerry Brownlee,Chris Hipkins,Trevor Mallard,Winston Peters,Grant Robertson
Help us caption & translate this video!
https://amara.org/v/gIOl/
published: 29 Mar 2018
Gerry Brownlee heckled during Christchurch debate
The former Christchurch Rebuild Minister fronted for what's believed to be his first and only political debate this campaign.
published: 30 Aug 2017
Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee, Speaker of the NZ House of Representatives | 3rd Crimea Platform speech
published: 07 Nov 2024
Brownlee - General Debate - Wednesday, 19 September 2007
Gerry reviews the failing prospects for the Labour Government in terms both of its legislative agenda and its Ministers.
published: 01 Oct 2007
Gerry Brownlee, Nikki Kaye winners in cabinet reshuffle: RNZ Checkpoint
Nikki Kaye has been appointed Education Minister, and Gerry Brownlee will take over Foreign Affairs following the retirement of Hekia Parata and Murray McCully.
published: 24 Apr 2017
Gerry Brownlee Lectures Troublemaking Māori MPs
New Zealand Parliament – 7 November 2024:
Decent Maori families DO NOT NEED these Te Pāti Māori MPs representing them.
Thank you Gerry Brownlee,
WhangāreiTim
published: 07 Nov 2024
Morning Report: Gerry Brownlee discusses National leadership
The race to replace Bill English as National Party leader is in full swing with Simon Bridges, Amy Adams and Judith Collins launching their bids last week.
Other contenders may come forward this week but in the meantime, rather than having Mr English on the programme for the National leader's regular slot, Gerry Brownlee speaks with Guyon Espiner from the Christchurch studio.
In these excerpts, Gerry Brownlee discusses the idea of generational change.
Opposition MPs and the public gallery stood to perform Ka Mate, after Hauraki Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke stood to deliver her Te Pāti Māori's vote aga...
Opposition MPs and the public gallery stood to perform Ka Mate, after Hauraki Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke stood to deliver her Te Pāti Māori's vote against the Treaty Principles Bill. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/639zsyhm | Subscribe @RNZVideo
Opposition MPs and the public gallery stood to perform Ka Mate, after Hauraki Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke stood to deliver her Te Pāti Māori's vote against the Treaty Principles Bill. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/639zsyhm | Subscribe @RNZVideo
2018-03-29 - Question 4 - Hon Gerry Brownlee to the Minister in charge of the NZ Security Intelligence Service
Andrew Little,Gerry Brownlee,Chris Hipkins,Trevo...
2018-03-29 - Question 4 - Hon Gerry Brownlee to the Minister in charge of the NZ Security Intelligence Service
Andrew Little,Gerry Brownlee,Chris Hipkins,Trevor Mallard,Winston Peters,Grant Robertson
Help us caption & translate this video!
https://amara.org/v/gIOl/
2018-03-29 - Question 4 - Hon Gerry Brownlee to the Minister in charge of the NZ Security Intelligence Service
Andrew Little,Gerry Brownlee,Chris Hipkins,Trevor Mallard,Winston Peters,Grant Robertson
Help us caption & translate this video!
https://amara.org/v/gIOl/
Nikki Kaye has been appointed Education Minister, and Gerry Brownlee will take over Foreign Affairs following the retirement of Hekia Parata and Murray McCully....
Nikki Kaye has been appointed Education Minister, and Gerry Brownlee will take over Foreign Affairs following the retirement of Hekia Parata and Murray McCully.
Nikki Kaye has been appointed Education Minister, and Gerry Brownlee will take over Foreign Affairs following the retirement of Hekia Parata and Murray McCully.
New Zealand Parliament – 7 November 2024:
Decent Maori families DO NOT NEED these Te Pāti Māori MPs representing them.
Thank you Gerry Brownlee,
WhangāreiTim
New Zealand Parliament – 7 November 2024:
Decent Maori families DO NOT NEED these Te Pāti Māori MPs representing them.
Thank you Gerry Brownlee,
WhangāreiTim
New Zealand Parliament – 7 November 2024:
Decent Maori families DO NOT NEED these Te Pāti Māori MPs representing them.
Thank you Gerry Brownlee,
WhangāreiTim
The race to replace Bill English as National Party leader is in full swing with Simon Bridges, Amy Adams and Judith Collins launching their bids last week.
Ot...
The race to replace Bill English as National Party leader is in full swing with Simon Bridges, Amy Adams and Judith Collins launching their bids last week.
Other contenders may come forward this week but in the meantime, rather than having Mr English on the programme for the National leader's regular slot, Gerry Brownlee speaks with Guyon Espiner from the Christchurch studio.
In these excerpts, Gerry Brownlee discusses the idea of generational change.
The race to replace Bill English as National Party leader is in full swing with Simon Bridges, Amy Adams and Judith Collins launching their bids last week.
Other contenders may come forward this week but in the meantime, rather than having Mr English on the programme for the National leader's regular slot, Gerry Brownlee speaks with Guyon Espiner from the Christchurch studio.
In these excerpts, Gerry Brownlee discusses the idea of generational change.
Opposition MPs and the public gallery stood to perform Ka Mate, after Hauraki Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke stood to deliver her Te Pāti Māori's vote against the Treaty Principles Bill. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/639zsyhm | Subscribe @RNZVideo
2018-03-29 - Question 4 - Hon Gerry Brownlee to the Minister in charge of the NZ Security Intelligence Service
Andrew Little,Gerry Brownlee,Chris Hipkins,Trevor Mallard,Winston Peters,Grant Robertson
Help us caption & translate this video!
https://amara.org/v/gIOl/
Nikki Kaye has been appointed Education Minister, and Gerry Brownlee will take over Foreign Affairs following the retirement of Hekia Parata and Murray McCully.
New Zealand Parliament – 7 November 2024:
Decent Maori families DO NOT NEED these Te Pāti Māori MPs representing them.
Thank you Gerry Brownlee,
WhangāreiTim
The race to replace Bill English as National Party leader is in full swing with Simon Bridges, Amy Adams and Judith Collins launching their bids last week.
Other contenders may come forward this week but in the meantime, rather than having Mr English on the programme for the National leader's regular slot, Gerry Brownlee speaks with Guyon Espiner from the Christchurch studio.
In these excerpts, Gerry Brownlee discusses the idea of generational change.
Gerard Anthony "Gerry" Brownlee (born 4 February 1956
) is a New Zealand politician. He served from 17 November 2003 to 27 November 2006 as deputy-leader of the National Party – during that period the second-largest party in the New Zealand Parliament, and thus forming the core of the Opposition. In November 2008 he became the third-ranked Minister in John Key's coalition cabinet. Brownlee currently serves as Leader of the House, Minister of Defence, and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery.
Personal biography
Born in Christchurch, Brownlee has lived there ever since. After leaving high school, he worked in his family's timber business, and received training in carpentry. Later he qualified as a teacher. He then taught woodwork and crafts at high-school level at Ellesmere College, and later at St Bede's College (which he himself had attended as a pupil). At St Bede's he taught woodwork, technical drawing and Māori.
Member of Parliament
In the 1993 elections, Brownlee stood as the National Party candidate in the Sydenham electorate, where he campaigned—unsuccessfully—against Jim Anderton of the newly formed Alliance. In the 1996 election he contested the nearby seat of Ilam, and won by a comfortable margin. He has remained the MP for Ilam since that point, although his majority declined until making a strong recovery in the 2005 election.