Maggie Barry

Maggie Barry
Barry in 2010
11th Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
In office
8 October 2014 – 26 October 2017
Prime MinisterJohn Key
Bill English
Preceded byChris Finlayson
Succeeded byJacinda Ardern
13th Minister of Conservation
In office
8 October 2014 – 26 October 2017
Prime MinisterJohn Key
Bill English
Preceded byNick Smith
Succeeded byEugenie Sage
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for North Shore
In office
26 November 2011 – 17 October 2020
Preceded byWayne Mapp
Succeeded bySimon Watts
Majority12,716
Personal details
Born
Margaret Mary Barry

(1959-10-05) 5 October 1959 (age 65)[1]
Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand[1]
Political partyNational Party
SpouseGrant Kerr
Children1
OccupationBroadcaster
Politician
Websitemaggiebarry.co.nz

Margaret Mary Barry ONZM (born 5 October 1959), generally known as Maggie Barry, is a New Zealand radio and television presenter and politician.

As a member of the National Party Barry was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2011 general election for the seat of North Shore. During her term in the Fifth National Government she was the Minister for Conservation, Seniors Citizens, and Arts, Culture and Heritage. In 2020 she did not seek reelection.

Barry has had a long career in broadcasting, including gardening shows, and has a rose named after her.

  1. ^ a b "Maiden speech: Maggie Barry". New Zealand National Party. 16 February 2012. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.