Martin Kennedy (New Zealand politician)
New Zealand politician (1839–1916)
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Martin Kennedy (c.1839 – 25 August 1916) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from Westland, New Zealand. He was also a merchant, mine owner, businessman and Catholic layman.
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876–1878 | 6th | Grey Valley | Independent | ||
He represented the Greymouth riding from December 1872 to November 1873 on the Westland County, when the county was abolished and replaced with Westland Province.[1] He contested the election for Superintendent of Westland Province, but was beaten by James Bonar.[2]
He represented the Grey Valley electorate from 1876 to 1878, when he resigned to concentrate on his business interests.[2][3]
