John Howard Falloon CNZM (17 February 1942 – 4 October 2005) was a New Zealand politician. He was an MP from 1977 to 1996, representing the National Party in the Pahiatua electorate.
John Howard Falloon | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Pahiatua | |
In office 1977–1996 | |
Preceded by | Keith Holyoake |
Personal details | |
Born | Masterton, New Zealand | 17 February 1942
Died | 4 October 2005 Bideford, New Zealand | (aged 63)
Political party | National |
Spouse | Phillipa "Peeps" Falloon[1] |
Cabinet | Cabinet of New Zealand |
Falloon was born in Masterton on 17 February 1942, the son of Margaret Falloon (née Woodhead) and Douglas John Falloon.[2] He was educated at Lindisfarne College and Massey University, graduating with a diploma in sheep farm management.[3]
Falloon had three children with his wife Philippa.[2] His cousin, Ian Falloon, was one of the first psychiatrists to have family involved in the treatment of schizophrenia.[4]
Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
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1977–1978 | 38th | Pahiatua | National | ||
1978–1981 | 39th | Pahiatua | National | ||
1981–1984 | 40th | Pahiatua | National | ||
1984–1987 | 41st | Pahiatua | National | ||
1987–1990 | 42nd | Pahiatua | National | ||
1990–1993 | 43rd | Pahiatua | National | ||
1993–1996 | 44th | Pahiatua | National |
He was first elected to Parliament in the Pahiatua by-election of 1977, replacing Sir Keith Holyoake who had been appointed Governor-General. He retained his seat until he retired.
He held a number of ministerial posts, first in the government of Robert Muldoon, including Postmaster-General, Minister of Statistics, Minister in charge of the Inland Revenue Department and Associate Minister of Finance.[5]
In the government of Jim Bolger, Falloon had posts including Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Forestry, Minister of Friendly Societies, and was the first Minister of Racing.[6][7]
In 1990, Falloon was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.[2] In the 1997 New Year Honours, Falloon was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for public services.[8]
After resigning from Parliament at the 1996 election, Falloon worked with at-risk children and pursued business interests, such as becoming chairman of Wairarapa winery Lintz Estate.[9][10]
He had been ill for several weeks after undergoing surgery in Wellington Hospital for a brain tumour and died at his home in Bideford, near Masterton, New Zealand in 2005.