1. Christopher James Tremain was born on 1966 and is a New Zealand businessman and retired politician.
11 Facts About Chris Tremain
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Chris Tremain served as member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for the National Party from 2005 until his retirement in 2014.
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Chris Tremain obtained a Bachelor of Business Studies in accounting and a Diploma of Business Studies in marketing.
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Chris Tremain has owned and operated a number of businesses in the Hawke's Bay region, including Tremain Real Estate, Tremain Travel and Colliers International.
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Chris Tremain's father was All Black flanker and Hawke's Bay Rugby Union captain Kel Chris Tremain.
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Chris Tremain has been the driver of a number of community events including the annual Tremain Corporate Triathlon.
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Chris Tremain was first elected to parliament in the 2005 election, when he won the Napier electorate, beating incumbent Russell Fairbrother by 3951 votes.
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Chris Tremain was replaced as Chief Whip of the National party by Michael Woodhouse, a List MP based in Dunedin.
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On 3 April 2012 Chris Tremain was promoted into Cabinet following the resignation of Nick Smith and gained the portfolio of Internal Affairs.
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On 30 September 2013 Chris Tremain announced that he would not contest the 2014 election.
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On leaving parliament Chris Tremain was granted the right to retain the title of Honourable.