Jeremy Dwyer was deputy leader of the Social Credit Political League between 1977 and 1981, and Mayor of Hastings from 1986 to 2001.
11 Facts About Jeremy Dwyer
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Jeremy Dwyer studied at Ardmore Teachers' Training College, gaining a Diploma of Teaching in 1969 and TTC in 1971.
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In 1983, Jeremy Dwyer married Marilyn Eva McKay, and the couple had one son.
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Jeremy Dwyer was a teacher and head of department of history and social studies at Te Aute College from 1972 to 1976.
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Jeremy Dwyer was a member of the board of governors of Te Aute College from 1976 until 1989, including a term as chair of the board between 1979 and 1981.
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Jeremy Dwyer was an activist in the Social Credit Political League, and was deputy leader of the League from 1977 to 1981.
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Jeremy Dwyer stood as a parliamentary candidate for the League three times, coming third each time: at the 1972 election for Gisborne ; and at the 1975 and 1978 general elections for Hastings.
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Jeremy Dwyer resigned as deputy leader and as the candidate for Hastings in July 1981.
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Jeremy Dwyer served as a Hastings city councillor from 1977 to 1981.
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In 1990, Jeremy Dwyer was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.
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Jeremy Dwyer died on 11 December 2005 from melanoma, from which he had suffered for over a year.