Patricia Schnauer

Patricia Schnauer (born 1942) is a former New Zealand politician and lawyer.[1][2] She was an MP from 1996 to 1999, representing the ACT New Zealand party.[3] After resigning as MP shortly before the 1999 election, she rejoined the New Zealand National Party in 2000.[4]

Early years

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Before entering politics, she was a lawyer specialising in matrimonial property and family law, and after leaving Parliament, she rejoined her family law practice, Schnauer and Co.[citation needed]

Member of Parliament

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New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate List Party
1996–1999 45th List 5 ACT

She was first elected to Parliament in the 1996 election, becoming a list MP and serving as her party's spokesperson on justice.[3][5] At the 1999 election, however, she chose to leave politics, and did not stand for re-election.[4][2]

Further reading

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  • Dormer, Alan; Schnauer, Patricia (1991), ALAC [Alcoholic Liquor Advisory Council] review, Wellington, [N.Z.]: Associate Minister of Health
  • McLean, Janet; Schnauer, Patricia; Campbell, Graeme (2000), The parliamentary process & lobbying: how it works [CLE seminar papers], Auckland, [N.Z.]: Auckland District Law Society

References

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  1. ^ "ALAC review / Alan Dormer, Patricia Schnauer". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  2. ^ a b Peters, Graeme (16 September 2000). "Prebble's heir apparent?". Evening Post. Wellington, New Zealand. ProQuest 314716998. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Schnauer, Patricia, 1943?-". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  4. ^ a b Hubbard, Anthony (4 March 2001). "Balancing Act". Sunday Star-Times. ProQuest 313996405. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  5. ^ Clarke, Barry (2 January 2000). "When murder cases took their toll". Sunday Star-Times. Wellington, New Zealand. ProQuest 313968387. Retrieved 16 June 2025.