Maggie Barry
Maggie Barry | |
|---|---|
Barry in 2010 | |
| 11th Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | |
| In office 8 October 2014 – 26 October 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | John Key Bill English |
| Preceded by | Chris Finlayson |
| Succeeded by | Jacinda Ardern |
| 13th Minister of Conservation | |
| In office 8 October 2014 – 26 October 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | John Key Bill English |
| Preceded by | Nick Smith |
| Succeeded by | Eugenie Sage |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for North Shore | |
| In office 26 November 2011 – 17 October 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne Mapp |
| Succeeded by | Simon Watts |
| Majority | 12,716 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Margaret Mary Barry 5 October 1959 Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Political party | National Party |
| Spouse | Grant Kerr |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Broadcaster Politician |
| Website | maggiebarry |
Margaret Mary Barry ONZM (born 5 October 1959), generally known as Maggie Barry, is a New Zealand radio and television presenter and politician.
As a member of the National Party Barry was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2011 general election for the seat of North Shore. During her term in the Fifth National Government she was the Minister for Conservation, Seniors Citizens, and Arts, Culture and Heritage. In 2020 she did not seek reelection.
Barry has had a long career in broadcasting, including gardening shows, and has a rose named after her.