De Renzie Brett

De Renzie James Brett (11 April 1809 – 16 June 1889) was a soldier, farmer and politician.

[1] He served in India during the Indian Mutiny and in the Crimean War as a brigadier-general.

[2] He represented the Selwyn electorate on the 6th Canterbury Provincial Council from 1870 to 1874.

[3] He was appointed to the Legislative Council on 3 July 1871 and served until his death on 16 June 1889 at Christchurch.

[4] Brett is notable for having brought irrigation to inland Canterbury.