Media Statement

Hon Peter Dunne
MP for Ohariu
Leader of UnitedFuture

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

UnitedFuture welcomes new President

Wellington management consultant Robin Gunston is the new President of UnitedFuture, with former MP and current Whakatane Deputy Mayor Judy Turner standing down after three years in the role.

Mr Gunston has a strong business and community service background, including 30 years’ in the international oil and gas industry in risk management, health and safety, ICT and commercial management roles.

He has been a management consultant for the past 12 years, working with various branches of government, and currently directs the Prison Fellowship national charity.

“I believe my business background, and my passion for all aspects of community life in New Zealand will help lead the grass roots of the party as we clearly establish ourselves over the next few years,” Mr Gunston said.

“UnitedFuture is the only party that espouses core liberal values and principles, and there is still a place in the centre of New Zealand politics to foster and build support around those values,” he said.

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne welcomed Mr Gunston’s appointment, while saluting the contribution of the departing President, Mrs Turner.

“Robin brings great experience, energy and acumen to the role, and I am sure he will contribute strongly to UnitedFuture’s ongoing success.

“He steps into a role which has been ably filled by Judy Turner, who has made a wonderful contribution to the party over the years, both as an MP and in more recent years as President,” Mr Dunne said.

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