Tom Pearce (politician)

Tom Pearce
Pearce circa 1960
3rd Chair of the Auckland Regional Authority
In office
12 October 1968 – 10 November 1976
DeputyLee Murdoch
Preceded byHugh Lambie
Succeeded byLee Murdoch
Personal details
Born4 June 1913
Auckland, New Zealand
Died10 November 1976
Auckland, New Zealand
SpouseDoris Margaret Morgan
RelationsSandra Coney (daughter)
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Auckland
ProfessionSports 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]

  1. ^ "ARA Chairman Dies at 63". The New Zealand Herald. 11 November 1976. p. 3.