Russell Marshall
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23rd High Commissioner from New Zealand to the United Kingdom | |
In office 4 January 2002 – 4 January 2005 | |
Prime Minister | Helen Clark |
Preceded by | Paul East |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Hunt |
21st Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 24 August 1987 – 9 February 1990 | |
Prime Minister | David Lange Geoffrey Palmer |
Preceded by | David Lange |
Succeeded by | Mike Moore |
1st Minister of Disarmament and Arms Control | |
In office 8 June 1987 – 24 August 1989 | |
Prime Minister | David Lange |
Preceded by | Office Established |
Succeeded by | Fran Wilde |
1st Minister of Conservation | |
In office 1 April 1987 – 24 August 1987 | |
Prime Minister | David Lange |
Preceded by | Office Established |
Succeeded by | Helen Clark |
34th Minister of Education | |
In office 26 July 1984 – 24 August 1987 | |
Prime Minister | David Lange |
Preceded by | Merv Wellington |
Succeeded by | David Lange |
6th Minister for the Environment | |
In office 26 July 1984 – 17 February 1986 | |
Prime Minister | David Lange |
Preceded by | David Thomson |
Succeeded by | Phil Goff |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Wanganui | |
In office 25 November 1972 – 27 October 1990 | |
Preceded by | Bill Tolhurst |
Succeeded by | Cam Campion |
Personal details | |
Born | Nelson, New Zealand | 15 February 1936
Political party | Labour |
Spouse |
Barbara May Watson (m. 1961) |
Relations | Kerry Marshall (brother) |
Children | 3 |
Cedric Russell Marshall
Biography
Early life and career
Marshall was born in
During his time as a Methodist minister Marshall became known as the "Red Reverend" after becoming known for leading protests against the Vietnam War in the 1960s. National Prime Minister Robert Muldoon resurrected the title when Marshall entered politics, frequently referring to him as such in debating exchanges.[5]
Member of Parliament
Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
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1972–1975 | 37th | Wanganui | Labour | ||
1975–1978 | 38th | Wanganui | Labour | ||
1978–1981 | 39th | Wanganui | Labour | ||
1981–1984 | 40th | Wanganui | Labour | ||
1984–1987 | 41st | Wanganui | Labour | ||
1987–1990 | 42nd | Wanganui | Labour |
He represented the Wanganui electorate from 1972 to 1990, when he retired.[6] In his first term in parliament he was on the education select committee where he supported the educational reforms of Phil Amos, the Minister of Education.[7] After the surprise defeat of the Labour government in 1975 Marshall was appointed by leader Bill Rowling as Shadow Minister of Education, a significant promotion for an MP of only three years.[8] He was also Senior Opposition Whip from 1978 to 1980.[9] When Rowling retired in 1983 Marshall stood to replace him as party leader, but was beaten by David Lange.[10]
Marshall was a Cabinet Minister from 1984 to 1990 during the Fourth Labour Government. He was Minister of Education, Minister for the Environment, Minister of Conservation and Minister of Disarmament and Arms Control during the governments first term (1984–87).[9]
As Minister for the Environment Marshall inherited a campaign promise from Labour's previous environment spokesperson
Despite initially intending to retire at the
After parliament
He chaired the New Zealand National Commission for
He finally completed his BA degree at the Victoria University of Wellington and graduated in 1993.[15] In 1994 he was elected to the Council of Victoria University, becoming Pro Chancellor (1999) and Chancellor (2000–2002). In 2000–2001 he chaired the Tertiary Education Advisory Commission and was later Chairman of the Tertiary Education Commission (2005–2007).[5] In July 2007 he was elected president of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, a position from which he retired in 2011. He currently chairs the Advisory Board of Gbool (recruiting students from Arabic speaking countries) and is a member of the Mana Education Centre Trust in Porirua.[citation needed]
Local-body candidate
Marshall stood as a candidate in the
Honours
Marshall was awarded the
In 1989 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Khon Kaen University in Thailand for services to community development.[5]
Personal life
Marshall married Barbara May Watson at St John's Methodist Church in Nelson in 1961.[19] They had three children together.[5] His brother, Kerry Marshall, married Barbara's sister, Colleen Watson.[2]
Notes
- ^ Traue 1978, p. 190.
- ^ a b "New wind in his sails". Nelson Mail. Nelson. 20 October 2007. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ^ Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition
- ^ Sherry, Marie. "Fresh slate of challenges for ex-high commissioner". The Methodist Church of New Zealand. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "Our man in London marshals resources as East goes west". The Evening Post. 10 April 2001. p. 13.
- ^ Wilson 1985, p. 218.
- ^ a b "Size of Classes First Priority For Education". The New Zealand Herald. 30 July 1984. p. 5.
- ^ "Surprises Among Party Spokesmen". The New Zealand Herald. 30 January 1976. p. 10.
- ^ a b Wilson 1985, p. 97.
- ^ Bassett 2008, p. 77.
- ^ Russell 1996, p. 120.
- ^ a b Dando, Kris (6 July 2010). "Porirua mayoral candidate: Russell Marshall". Stuff. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ Bassett 2008, pp. 280–283.
- ^ Bassett 2008, p. 293.
- ^ a b c Bassett 2008, p. 541.
- The Dominion Post. 11 October 2010. p. A4.
- ISBN 0-908578-34-2.
- ^ "New Year honours list 2019". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 30 December 2000. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ "Wedding bells". Nelson Photo News. No. 3. 4 February 1961. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
References
- ISBN 978-1-86971-094-1.
- ISBN 1869584287.
- Traue, James Edward, ed. (1978). Who's Who in New Zealand (11th ed.). Wellington: Reed.
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.