Age, Biography and Wiki
Roger Sowry was born on 2 December, 1958 in Palmerston North, New Zealand, is a New Zealand politician (born 1958). Discover Roger Sowry's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
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65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
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2 December 1958 |
| Birthday |
2 December |
| Birthplace |
Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 65 years old group.
Roger Sowry Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Roger Sowry height not available right now. We will update Roger Sowry's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Roger Sowry Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Roger Sowry worth at the age of 65 years old? Roger Sowry’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Roger Sowry's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Roger Sowry Social Network
Timeline
Roger Morrison Sowry (born 2 December 1958) is a former New Zealand politician.
His education included an American Field Service exchange to Minnesota in 1977, and a Diploma of Business Administration from Victoria University of Wellington.
After working for a time at the Valuation Department, Sowry was employed by Hannahs, shoe manufacturers and retailers as a retail manager.
He is Anglican, and married with four children.
Sowry joined the National Party in 1977, and was active in its youth wing.
In the 1987 election, beat out anti-abortion activist Marilyn Pryor for the National candidacy to challenge Labour Party MP Margaret Shields in the Kapiti electorate.
The challenge was unsuccessful, but a second attempt in the 1990 election was successful; he defeated Shields and entered Parliament.
In 1993, Sowry was appointed as his party's Junior Whip, and in 1995, he became Senior Whip.
Sowry kept the seat until the 1996 election, when he unsuccessfully contested the new Otaki seat against Labour's Judy Keall and became a list MP.
In December 1996, he was elevated to Cabinet, becoming Minister of Social Welfare.
In 1998, the role was reorganized, becoming Minister of Social Services, Work and Income.
He also served for a time as Minister in charge of War Pensions, Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation (state housing), and Associate Minister of Health.
In January 1999, he was given special responsibility for co-ordinating National's relationship with the groups that it relied upon for support (Mauri Pacific, Mana Wahine, and others).
He is a member of the National Party, and was the deputy leader from 2001 to 2003.
Sowry was born in Palmerston North, and attended Tararua College in Pahiatua where he was head boy.
In October 2001, when Bill English displaced Jenny Shipley as leader of the National Party, Sowry (who had played a significant role in English's rise) became National's deputy leader.
He remained in this position until English himself was displaced by Don Brash in October 2003.
On 13 July 2004, Sowry announced that he would not seek re-election, saying that he was looking for a change of career.
Sowry denied there were tensions between himself and the party's new leadership.
Brash publicly praised Sowry's "outstanding contribution" over the years.
Until 2008 he was the Chief Executive of Arthritis New Zealand, subsequently moving to Saunders Unsworth, as a consultant on Government matters.
In the 2011 New Year Honours, Sowry was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services as a Member of Parliament.
In 2013, Sowry was appointed a member of the Representation Commission to determine New Zealand electoral boundaries.
