Patricia Schnauer (born 30 July 1942) is a former New Zealand politician. She was an MP from 1996 to 1999, representing the ACT New Zealand party.
Early years
editBefore entering politics, she was a lawyer specialising in matrimonial property and family law, and after leaving Parliament, she rejoined her family law practice, Schnauer and Co.
Member of Parliament
edit| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999 | 45th | List | 5 | ACT | |
She was first elected to Parliament in the 1996 election, becoming a list MP and serving as her party's spokesperson on justice. At the 1999 election, however, she chose to leave politics, and did not stand for re-election.
Further reading
edit- Dormer, Alan; Schnauer, Patricia (1991), ALAC [Alcoholic Liquor Advisory Council] review, Wellington, [N.Z.]: Associate Minister of Health
- McLean, Janet; Schnauer, Patricia; Campbell, Graeme (2000), The parliamentary process & lobbying: how it works [CLE seminar papers], Auckland, [N.Z.]: Auckland District Law Society