11 Facts About Terry McDavitt

Terry Joseph McDavitt was born on 2 January 1948 and is a New Zealand educator, politician and activist.

Terry McDavitt was educated in Wellington at St Patrick's College, later attending Victoria University of Wellington and graduated in 1970 with a Master of Arts degree.

Terry McDavitt was an activist in his youth and organised multiple protests against the Vietnam War and apartheid.

Terry McDavitt became politically active in the early 1970s and joined the environmentalist Values Party.

Terry McDavitt served as the General Secretary of the Values Party from 1974 until 1979 when he decided to leave the role.

Terry McDavitt stayed on in a voluntary basis with several friends performing necessary duties until the next annual conference.

Terry McDavitt was in favour of homosexual law reform in New Zealand and listed his name openly in support.

Terry McDavitt stood again for the City Council in 1983 on a Labour ticket and was elected.

Terry McDavitt transferred to the Lambton Ward in 1986 would remain on the council until 1992 when he decided not to seek re-election.

Terry McDavitt held that position until 1989 when Labour lost their majority on the council.

Terry McDavitt was the chair of both the public transport and land transport committees and served as Deputy Chair of the Regional Council from 2001 to 2007.