Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 2:58 pm Press Release: ACT New Zealand
ACT Pays Tribute to Allan Peachey
ACT Parliamentary
Leader John Boscawen today paid tribute to Allan Peachey on
news of Mr Peachey’s upcoming retirement.
“Allan
Peachey was one of New Zealand’s leading educators before
coming to Parliament, serving most recently as Principal of
Rangitoto College. He worked hard for his students and he
worked hard for the people of Tamaki,” Mr Boscawen
said.
“I, and my colleagues, always enjoyed working with
Allan. He ably helped shepherd Heather Roy’s, and for a
time Sir Roger Douglas’, Education (Freedom of
Association) Amendment Bill through the Education and
Science Select Committee.
“We in the ACT Party wish him
well for his treatment and recovery. His contribution to the
House will be missed” Mr Boscawen
said.
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