Henry May (New Zealand politician)
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The Honourable Henry May QSO |
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| Minister of Internal Affairs | |
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In office 25 November 1972 – 29 November 1975 |
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| Preceded by | Allan Highet |
| Succeeded by | Allan Highet |
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| Born | 13 April 1912 |
| Died | 22 April 1995 (aged 83) |
| Political party | Labour Party |
Henry Leonard James May QSO (13 April 1912 – 22 April 1995) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. He was a cabinet minister from 1972 to 1975.
He represented the Wellington area electorates of Onslow from a 1954 by-election to 1963, then Porirua from 1963 to 1969, then Western Hutt from 1969 to 1975, when he was defeated by Brian Lambert. He served as Labour's senior whip from 1958 to 1972 when he entered cabinet.
He was Minister of Local Government (1972–1975), and Minister of Internal Affairs (1972–1975).
He was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services in the 1976 Birthday Honours.
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