Ian Shearer

Ian John Shearer (10 December 1941 – 1 June 2021) was a New Zealand politician. He was a member of the National Party. Shearer was born in Whakatāne, New Zealand. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1975 until 1984. From 1981 until 1984, Shearer was the Minister for the Environment, Science and Technology and Broadcasting.

Shearer died on 1 June 2021 from problems caused by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at his home in Whakatāne, aged 79.[1][2]

References

  1. "Obituary — Dr Ian Shearer". New Zealand Parliament. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  2. "Ian Shearer death notice". New Zealand Herald. 4 June 2021. https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?n=ian-john-shearer-hon&pid=198885939. Retrieved 4 June 2021.