Des Morrison (politician)

Morrison was born in Hikurangi. He is of Ngāpuhi descent and attended Pukekohe High School.^[1]

Morrison was a Franklin District Councillor between 2004 and 2010.^[1]

In the 2010 Auckland Council elections, Morrison was elected as the member for the Franklin ward.

In 2012, he resigned from the renamed Communities and Residents, claiming that they were too urban-centric and he wanted to focus on rural issues before retiring in 2013.^[2]