Glen Bennett | |
|---|---|
 Bennett in 2023 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Labour Party list | |
| Assumed office 25 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Grant Robertson[n 1] |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for New Plymouth | |
| In office 17 October 2020 – 14 October 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Young |
| Succeeded by | David MacLeod |
| Majority | 2,555 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Glen Thomas Bennett 1975 or 1976 (age 48–49)[1] Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse |
Jon O'Neill (m. 2021) |
Glen Thomas Bennett[2] (born 1975 or 1976) is a New Zealand politician and a member of the Labour Party. He was elected the Member of the Parliament for New Plymouth at the 2020 New Zealand general election, defeating the National candidate and incumbent Jonathan Young.[3] He lost his seat to David MacLeod in the 2023 general election, but re-entered parliament on the list in March 2024 following the retirement of Grant Robertson. Prior to entering politics, Bennett worked in the community sector for more than 20 years.[4]
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- ^ "Bennett, Glen – New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz.
- ^ "Event – New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz.
- ^ "Election 2020: Labour supporters dance the conga after dramatic takeover of New Plymouth seat". 18 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Glen Bennett". Retrieved 17 October 2020.