John Gully (cricketer)
New Zealand cricketer (born 1957)
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John Gully QSM (born 15 July 1957) is a New Zealand local politician and former cricketer. He played in three first-class matches for Canterbury in the early 1980s. In the 2025 Tasman District Council election, he was elected as a district councillor to Tasman District Council.
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Gully in 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tasman District Councillor for the Lakes‑Murchison Ward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assumed office 18 October 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Stuart Bryant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 15 July 1957 Nelson, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1982/83 | Canterbury | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 17 October 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Biography
Gully was born in Nelson on 15 July 1957.[1][2] He was educated at Nelson College from 1970 to 1974, where he was a prefect in his final year and active in sports.[3] He played in the school's 1st XI cricket team from 1971 to 1974, the 1st XV rugby union team in 1974, and was junior athletics champion in 1972.[3]
Gully played in three first-class matches for Canterbury in 1982/83.[1]
In the 2013 New Year Honours, Gully received the Queen's Service Medal for services to New Zealand–Nepal relations.[4]
Gully stood in the Lakes-Murchison ward in the 2025 Tasman District Council election and was returned as a district councillor.[5]
