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Prior to becoming a Member of Parliament, Jonathan Young was a Minister in Waitakere City (West Auckland) for 20 years where he has been involved in leading a multi-cultural community of people from many different ages, backgrounds and vocations. This work gave him a thorough understanding on the issues facing normal New Zealanders from all walks of life. Prior and concurrent to this community work, Jonathan worked in the fields of financial administration, software programming, property management, design and publishing journals and magazines. He has taught in schools as well as tertiary and business settings. 

Jonathan returned to New Plymouth in 2008 after leaving Taranaki as a 25 year old, having lived in Tauranga for three years and West Auckland for the last 22.  Jonathan commenced his high school education at New Plymouth Boys High and completed it at Hawera High School. He graduated from Palmerston North Teachers' College in 1977 and returned to South Taranaki as a teacher.  Jonathan enjoys sport - notably rugby, swimming, tennis and squash. He has an appreciation of the arts and enjoys writing.

He was elected with a majority of 105 votes.

Contact Details:

Email: jonathan.young@national.org.nz
Website: http://www.jonathanyoung.co.nz
Phone: (04) 817 8232 (Parliament)
Phone: (06) 758 2919 (Electorate)