Tom Pearce | |
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3rd Chair of the Auckland Regional Authority | |
In office 12 October 1968 – 10 November 1976 | |
Deputy | Lee Murdoch |
Preceded by | Hugh Lambie |
Succeeded by | Lee Murdoch |
Personal details | |
Born | 4 June 1913 Auckland, New Zealand |
Died | 10 November 1976 Auckland, New Zealand |
Spouse | Doris Margaret Morgan |
Relations | Sandra Coney (daughter) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Auckland |
Profession | Sports administrator |
Thomas Henry Pearce (4 June 1913 – 10 November 1976) was a New Zealand politician, rugby union player and businessman. He was chairman of the Auckland Regional Authority for 8 years. A controversial figure, he was known for his blunt, often fiery personality speaking forthrightly and not standing on ceremony.[1]