Passing Of Former New Zealand First MP Richard Prosser

Sunday, 12 June 2022, 1:13 pm
Press Release: New Zealand First Party

It is with sadness that we have learnt of the sudden passing in the UK of former New Zealand First Member of Parliament Richard Prosser.

Richard represented New Zealand First as a list MP based in Waimakariri between 2011 and 2017.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this sad and challenging time.

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