Ron Mark

Ron Mark is a former New Zealand politician who served as a Minister in various capacities, including as Minister of Defence and Minister of Veterans' Affairs. He is known for his strong views on national security and defense policy. Mark's recent appointment to the Waitangi Tribunal has drawn scrutiny due to his controversial political background and previous opposition to Māori wards, raising concerns about the representation and integrity of the tribunal.

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New Zealand: Former Defence Minister Ron Mark has previously expressed his concerns about the state of our defence force. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Our NZ Defence Force rebuild goes beyond replacing ageing equipment – Editorial

New Zealand: A briefing to then Defence Minister Ron Mark in June 2020 showed Health Ministry officials swiftly settled on using New Zealand Defence Force land near Palmerston North. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility

New Zealand: Carterton Mayor Ron Mark said he was pleased to see ownership of the retail development remaining in local hands. 7

Doreion Hard Finlay Irwin Andrew Watters Tom Raynel

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ngāti Kahungunu acquires Carterton retail properties from Irwin family

New Zealand: Apiata has spoken to previous Ministers for Veterans Affairs, including Ron Mark, about the issue. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Willie Apiata hands VC to minister in hope of veterans’ law change

New Zealand: Apiata spoke to previous Ministers for Veterans Affairs, including Ron Mark, about the issue. 5

Willie Apiata Peeni Henare Meka Whaitiri Frances Te Kani Penk Hemana Waaka

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Willie Apiata hands VC to minister in hope of veterans’ law change

New Zealand: Carterton Mayor Ron Mark condemned the shooting as unacceptable. 6

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Family of fatal shooting victim dragged from court as murder accused appears

New Zealand: Carterton Mayor Ron Mark assured residents that the shooting posed no threat to their safety. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mother mourns Doreion Hard, 23, shot dead in South Wairarapa

New Zealand: Carterton Mayor Ron Mark said he was in regular contact with police. 6

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Wairarapa homicide investigation: Two men charged with murder after man shot dead in Carterton

New Zealand: Carterton Mayor Ron Mark says perpetrators ‘known to police’. 6

Martin Connelly John Van Den Heuvel

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Wairarapa homicide: Carterton Mayor Ron Mark says perpetrators ‘known to police’

New Zealand: Ron Mark is a former NZ First Minister who was appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: ‘Pretty disruptive’: Inside the delays and power plays behind the controversial Waitangi Tribunal appointments