Lockwood Smith
New ZealandpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lockwood Smith is a prominent New Zealand politician and former Member of Parliament known for his role as Minister of Education and Speaker of the House. He served in the National Party government from 1990 to 2014, significantly influencing educational policy during his tenure. Smith is recognized for his commitment to reforming the education system, including the introduction of student loans and fees, which played a pivotal role in expanding access to tertiary education in New Zealand.
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Sir Lockwood Smith is a former Speaker of the House who attended the hotel preview.
Society Insider: Newstalk ZB host Matt Heath engaged after romantic Auckland proposalThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-05
New Zealand· 2026-08-05
Lockwood Smith saw the advantages of clearly defining educational outcomes for students.
Erica Stanford faces greatest NCEA test - Matthew HootonThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-07-24
New Zealand· 2025-07-24
National’s Lockwood Smith a student loans scheme to pay for it.
Bold policy moves urgently needed for NZ’s future - Matthew HootonThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-05-08
New Zealand· 2025-05-08
