John Falloon
New Zealand politician
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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.
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17 February 1942
John Falloon | |
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Falloon in 1992 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Pahiatua | |
| In office 1977–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Keith Holyoake |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Howard Falloon 17 February 1942 Masterton, New Zealand |
| Died | 4 October 2005 (aged 63) Bideford, New Zealand |
| Party | National |
| Spouse | Phillipa "Peeps" Falloon[1] |
| Alma mater | Massey University |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Early life and family
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]
Member of Parliament
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]
Honours and awards
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]
Later life
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.