Ron Mark | Life, politics, being a Mayor & getting out of politics

Dale Husband Posted On October 20, 2025

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Dale Husband Ron Mark | Former Carterton Mayor

After nearly three decades in public service, Carterton Mayor Ron Mark is stepping away from elected office. First elected to Parliament in 1996 as part of New Zealand First’s MMP debut, Mark has since served as an MP, Defence Minister, and twice as Carterton’s mayor.

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After nearly three decades in public service, Carterton Mayor Ron Mark is stepping away from elected office. First elected to Parliament in 1996 as part of New Zealand First’s MMP debut, Mark has since served as an MP, Defence Minister, and twice as Carterton’s mayor.