Georgina Beyer
Georgina Beyer MNZM JP (November 1957 – 6 March 2023) was a New Zealand Labour Party politician who represented Wairarapa in the Parliament of New Zealand from 1999 to 2005, after serving as mayor of Carterton from 1995 to 1999. Beyer was the world's first openly transgender mayor, and the world's first openly transgender member of parliament. As a member of the Labour Party Beyer supported progressive policies including prostitution law reform, civil unions, anti-discrimination laws, and the promotion of Māori rights. She resigned in 2007, and, in 2014, unsuccessfully stood for election on behalf of the Mana Party.
Georgina Beyer MNZM JP | |
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Beyer in 2020 | |
| Member of New Zealand Parliament for Labour Party List | |
| In office 17 September 2005 – 14 February 2007 | |
| Succeeded by | Lesley Soper |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Wairarapa | |
| In office 27 November 1999 – 17 September 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Wyatt Creech |
| Succeeded by | John Hayes |
| 20th Mayor of Carterton | |
| In office 1 November 1995 – 8 March 2000 | |
| Deputy | Brian Cameron |
| Preceded by | Barry Keys |
| Succeeded by | Martin Tankersley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1957 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 6 March 2023 (aged 65) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Political party | Mana Movement (2014) |
| Other political affiliations | Labour (1999–2007) |
| Relations | George Bertrand (grandfather) |
| Parent | Colin Beyer (stepfather) |
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