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Hon Dr Wayne Mapp

Wayne Mapp was born in Te Kopuru, Northland but moved to Reporoa when a child. He has lived much of his adult life in Auckland. He was educated at Reporoa College, Auckland University (LLB Hons), University of Toronto (LLM) and the University of Cambridge (PhD in international law).

He was a commissioned officer in the NZ Territorial Army(3 Auckland North Regiment) where he specialised in military intelligence, infantry and signals.

His career has involved both private legal practice(commercial law and litigation) and as Associate Professor of Commercial Law (international trade law, taxation & constitutional issues) at Auckland University, 1994-1996.

Wayne entered Parliament in 1996 as the constituent member for North Shore with a majority of 10,348. He has continued to represent North Shore following subsequent elections.

He is a keen private plane and glider pilot, enjoys sailing and has tramped most of the great walks in New Zealand.

Wayne is married to Denese Henare, Ngati Hine (Barrister and Solicitor) who was educated at Westlake Girls High School on the North Shore. Denese has been an Auckland City Councillor and Law Commissioner.

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