Image courtesy of National Party website
Hon Jonathan Coleman (Dr)
Biography
Dr Jonathan Coleman was elected as the Member of Parliament for Northcote at the 2005 General Election, winning the seat off Labour with a majority of 2,383. As such, the seat was the only one to be taken off Labour by National in the four main centres. In 2008, his majority was 9,360.
Educated at Auckland Grammar School, Jonathan went on to study medicine at Auckland University Medical School, followed by a post-graduate Diploma of Obstetrics at National Women's Hospital.He holds an MBA from London Business School, and has studied at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Prior to parliament he worked in clinical medicine and management consulting.
.
More information about Dr Coleman can been found at www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/biography