Chris Laidlaw

Christopher Robert Laidlaw (born 16 November 1943) is a New Zealand politician and former rugby union player, Rhodes Scholar, public servant, diplomat and radio host.

Chris Laidlaw
Laidlaw in 2007
Chairperson of the Wellington Regional Council
In office
30 June 2015  13 October 2019
Preceded byFran Wilde
Succeeded byDaran Ponter
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Wellington Central
In office
12 December 1992  6 November 1993
Preceded byFran Wilde
Succeeded byseat abolished
Personal details
Born (1943-11-16) 16 November 1943
Dunedin, New Zealand
Political partyLabour
RelationsSue Kedgley (sister-in-law)
Alma materUniversity of Otago
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
SchoolKing's High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1962–66
1969
Otago University
Oxford University
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Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1962–67
1968
Otago
Canterbury
50
1
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1963–70 New Zealand 20 (12)
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