Stuart Smith
Stuart Smith is a New Zealand politician and member of the National Party, serving as the Member of Parliament for Kaikōura since 2014. He has held various roles within the party and is known for his focus on regional issues and economic development. Recently, he was elevated to the role of chief National whip following Andrew Bayly's resignation, indicating his ongoing influence within the party.
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Stuart Smith criticized the lack of progress on replacing the Hurunui Bridge in his electorate.
Preschooler’s blind-cord death: Politicians should have acted years ago – Audrey Young
New Zealand· 2026-02-12
Amarok, which Lanyon established in 2023 with Assistant Commissioner Stuart Smith, was designed to treat perpetrators of domestic violence as seriously as organised criminals or terror threats.
Cops crack down on Sydney’s worst DV abusers
Australia· 2025-11-16
Stuart Smith is a wrestler who was beaten by Raja Jackson during an event.
Stuart Smith: Wrestler released from hospital, reveals extent of injuries after being beaten by son of former UFC champion Rampage Jackson
United States· 2025-09-01
Stuart Smith, known as Syko Stu, was the wrestler who was attacked by Raja Jackson during the event.
Ex-UFC champion Rampage Jackson ‘very upset’ after son appears to beat motionless wrestler in bout gone ‘wrong’United States· 2025-08-24
Paikin had lunch with then Ontario Liberal leader Stuart Smith in 1976.
Steve Paikin on the end of TVO’s The Agenda – and 19 years of agenda-free programming
Canada· 2025-06-28
Consultant neurosurgeon Stuart Smith said the test could assist 'surgical strategy'.
New rapid brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts
United Kingdom· 2025-05-21
Victorian Liberal Party state director Stuart Smith was involved in the party's internal disputes.
Liberal Party infighting leads to loss of Gina Rinehart supportAustralia· 2025-05-07
National MP Stuart Smith defended the trip to Taiwan in an RNZ interview.
New Zealand’s careful dance with US and China amid trade tensions – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-04-26
Stuart Smith, a Member of Parliament from New Zealand, is leading the delegation seeking collaboration with Taiwan.
NZ delegation seeks collaboration on energy, space
Taiwan· 2025-04-17
Stuart Smith is the senior whip of the National Party and co-led the delegation to Taiwan.
President Lai receives New Zealand cross-party delegationTaiwan· 2025-04-17
National Chief Whip Stuart Smith is headed to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Treaty Principles Bill destined for bin as Te Pāti Māori standoff continues; Chlöe Swarbrick feels the heat – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Stuart Smith was appointed as chief National whip after Bayly's resignation.
Phil Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Donald Trump comments - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
