Ian Terence Quigley (16 October 1931 – 3 May 2016) was a former New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.

Biography

Early life and career

Quigley was born in Leeston in 1931, the son of William Quigley. He received his education at

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. He gained employment as a carpenter with the Otago Education Board before moving to

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in 1960. There he became the proprietor of a petrol station and garage. In 1957, he married Marian Brown, the daughter of Cecil Brown. They had one son and three daughters.

Political career

Quigley served on the Cromwell Borough Council (1962–1975), and was the Deputy Mayor (1971–1975). He was also a member of the Otago Regional Development Council (1973–1975), and Otago Council (1970–1975). He was regional Civil Defence controller for the Vincent County combined area from 1970 to 1975. He was also a member of the Clutha River Development Committee. One of his friends introduced him to Labour MP

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who suggested he stand for Labour in the Otago Central electorate in the . Despite initial apprehensions, he took up the offer and became a candidate. Quigley won the seat represented the Otago Central electorate for Labour for three years from 1972 to 1975, when he was defeated by Warren Cooper. His majority in 1972 was 1,483 votes. He sought the Labour nomination for the 1985 Timaru by-election, but lost the selection to lawyer Jan Walker.

Later life and death

Quigley had no direct involvement in political activities thereafter, but still took an intense interest in politics and was a member the committee of the Former Parliamentarians Association. He shifted from Cromwell to Timaru and worked at DB Breweries before retiring in 1999. He also coordinated the famous Clydesdale team of horses. He was awarded the

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. For recreation, he enjoyed boating and golf. He died on 3 May 2016.

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* * * 1931 births 2016 deaths People educated at Waitaki Boys' High School New Zealand Labour Party MPs Unsuccessful candidates in the 1975 New Zealand general election Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives New Zealand MPs for South Island electorates People from Leeston Deputy mayors of places in New Zealand {{NZLabour-politician-stub